An examination of historical and state-of-the-art career practices in career psychology; particularly in relation to conditions in South Africa. Provides descriptive and critical analyses of career theories and current thought on career development; referring to many published articles both in South Africa and abroad. Includes new chapters on life design; unemployment and the influence of poverty on career choice. Aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as career practitioners; psychologists; educationists and teacherââ?¬â??counsellors.