Presenting a comprehensive overview of career counseling, THE ROLE OF WORK IN PEOPLE'S LIVES enables readers to effectively work with clients who are experiencing career-related issues. The text presents a survey of historical development and theories central to vocational psychology, incorporating the latest thinking and influences in the field. The text's unique emphasis on the role of work in people's lives and how it is influenced by family life cycles, the global economy, technology, and diversity awareness set it apart from other available books.