Understanding Careers

<p><em></em>In the hotly anticipated second edition of <strong>Understanding Careers</strong> Kerr Inkson has teamed up with Nicky Dries and John Arnold to<em> </em>take readers on a fascinating journey through the field of Career Studies. </p> <ul> <li><strong>Interdisciplinary </strong>- the text brings together and critiques a range of perspectives allowing for a broader and more holistic understanding of the field. </li> <li><strong>Theory and practice </strong>- comprehensive coverage of all the key theories and cutting edge research is related to the real world through over 50 cases studies. A new 'Careers in Practice' section contains chapters devoted to self-development career counselling and organizational practices. </li> <li><strong>International perspective</strong> - contains examples cases research references and statistics from a range of countries. </li> <li><strong>Use of metaphor</strong> - the text is structured around commonly used metaphors for careers helping students relate to the ideas presented and providing a framework for analysis and comparison. </li> </ul> <p>Ideal reading for students considering their own career and personal development as well as those studying career development career guidance or human resource management within a psychology education counselling or business degree.</p>