Career Choice And Development
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
What does it truly mean to choose a career, and why do so many people struggle to find work that feels meaningful? Career Choice and Development presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the major theories governing how individuals navigate vocational decisions across the lifespan, drawing together leading voices in counselling psychology to construct a definitive academic and practical resource. The text systematically details the foundational frameworks — from Holland's typology and Super's developmental model to social learning and cognitive approaches — while grounding each theory in real-world application for practitioners and students alike. Edited by Duane Brown and Linda Brooks, this landmark volume stands as a cornerstone of vocational psychology, bringing together the collective expertise of multiple scholars to argue that career development is far more than job selection — it is a reflection of identity, values, and life purpose. Each contributing theorist instructs readers in applying their model to diverse populations and counselling contexts, making the work as practically indispensable as it is intellectually rigorous. Whether you are a seasoned career counsellor, a graduate student, or a curious reader questioning your own professional path, this text will leave you with an entirely new understanding of the invisible forces that shape a working life.
Author: Duane Brown, Linda Brooks And Associates
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Jossey-Bass Publishers
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
What does it truly mean to choose a career, and why do so many people struggle to find work that feels meaningful? Career Choice and Development presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the major theories governing how individuals navigate vocational decisions across the lifespan, drawing together leading voices in counselling psychology to construct a definitive academic and practical resource. The text systematically details the foundational frameworks — from Holland's typology and Super's developmental model to social learning and cognitive approaches — while grounding each theory in real-world application for practitioners and students alike. Edited by Duane Brown and Linda Brooks, this landmark volume stands as a cornerstone of vocational psychology, bringing together the collective expertise of multiple scholars to argue that career development is far more than job selection — it is a reflection of identity, values, and life purpose. Each contributing theorist instructs readers in applying their model to diverse populations and counselling contexts, making the work as practically indispensable as it is intellectually rigorous. Whether you are a seasoned career counsellor, a graduate student, or a curious reader questioning your own professional path, this text will leave you with an entirely new understanding of the invisible forces that shape a working life.