Career Exploration and Development in Childhood

<p><em>Career Exploration and Development in Childhood</em> presents chapters from leading figures in the field of childhood career exploration and development. The first substantive edited collection of its kind this book makes an important contribution to our understanding of children’s career development. It provides cutting-edge theory research and practice for understanding and fostering career exploration and development during childhood across a wide spectrum of international settings. </p><p>Divided into five sections that reflect the authors’ perspectives on critical aspects of children’s career development chapters include relevant research as well as the practical application of concepts issues and strategies for career interventions with children. The book includes sequential sections on theory research contextual influences assessment and the facilitation of career exploration and development. Perspectives from both developed and developing world contexts consider traditional approaches to career education as well as career development learning in childhood. The collaborations evident in the chapter authorship reflect the significant internationalisation of the field of child career development. </p><p>The book synthesises key issues and presents innovative recommendations that will not only enhance our understanding of children’s career development but will set the agenda for the future of the field. It will be of key interest to researchers academics and postgraduate students in the fields of career development career guidance education childhood child development and counselling.</p>