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Counseling and Development in a Multicultural Society

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ISBN-10: 0534344909

ISBN-13: 9780534344900

Edition: 3rd 1999 (Revised)

Authors: John A. Axelson

List price: $265.95
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Unique in its broad focus on the social, historical, and developmental aspects of different cultures, the third edition of John Axelson's popular book gives students a multifaceted understanding of people and issues affecting multicultural counseling in contemporary America. Comprehensive and objective, the book's topics have been selected and integrated from a variety of disciplines (psychology, sociology, political science, and history) to offer today's human service professionals a realistic look at cultures in contemporary America, and the practice of counseling.
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Book details

List price: $265.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 6/19/1998
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English

Today''s Society
Culture and Counseling
Cultural/People Dynamics
Contemporary Multiculturalism in Today''s Society
Counseling and Development in a Diverse Society
Composition of our Diverse Society: Major Ethnocultural Groups
Summary
The Culture of the Counselor
Background of Helping Professionals
Personal Dimensions of Counselor and Client in the Therapeutic Process
Professional Ethics
The Cultural Episode
Summary
Profiles of the American People: Native Americans, Anglo-Americans, European Ethnic Americans
How Do Americans See Themselves Today? Native Americans
Anglo-Americans
European Ethnic Americans
Summary
Profiles of the American People: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans
African Americans
Hispanic Americans
Asian Americans
Summary
Today''s Issues
Social Political Issues
What is a Minority? The Influence of Differences
Prejudice
Ramifications of Racism
Ramifications of Cultural Differences
Ramifications of Slavery and Racism
Ramifications of Color Differences
Toward Authentic Interpersonal Relations
Summary
Education and Achievement
The Status of Education Today
Formalizing Education in the United States
Basic Issues in Education
Concern for Educational Equality
Concern for Disadvantaged Students
Pressures on Teachers and Counselors
Native American in the Educational System
Fundamental Roles of Counselors in a Multicultural Educational Environment
Summary
Work and Career Development
The Status of Work and the Work Ethic in Today''s Society
Economic Systems
How Economic Trends and Conditions Affect Work and Career Development
Work and Career Development within Cultural Diversity
Relational Counseling: Expanding Personal Definitions and Expectations in Career Development
Traditional Career Theories and Models
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Practices in the Workplace
Summary
Social and Personal Growth
Adjustment
Maladjustment
Basic Rules with Culturally Diverse Clients
Stress as a General Condition in Our Culture
Marital and Family Concerns
Suicide
Substance Abuse
Aging and the Elderly
Summary
Today''s Counseling Practices
Traditional Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy
Cultural History of Therapy
Major Theoretical Approaches to Counseling and Therapy
Psychodynamic Approaches
Existential-Humanistic Approaches
Behavioral Approaches
Summary
Eclectic and Synergetic Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy
Eclectic Approaches
Synergetic Approaches
Summary
The Interaction of Counselor and Client
Counseling Excerpts: Sociopolitical Issues
Counseling Excerpts: Education and Achievement
Counseling Excerpts: Work and Career Development
Counseling Excerpts: Social and Personal Growth
Summary
Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services to Ethnic, Linguistic, and Culturally Diverse Populations
Major American Value Orientations
References
Name Index
Subject Index.