A comprehensive approach to counseling in the culturally diverse United States, Counseling and Development in a Multicultural Society, Second Edition, stands apart from other texts in the field. Axelson's skillful revision of his highly respected text includes the myriad of changes that have taken place in our society and culture, while retaining a comprehensive approach. Taking into account today's diverse people, today's issues, and today's counseling practices, the Second Edition features:. A discussion of current topics, including the resurgence and role of mainstream values; Hispanic ethnic consciousness; political correctness; pay equity and comparable-worth issues; out-of-ethnic-group marriages; and issues for the homeless. A complete examination of cultures, including various European ethnic groups, and a historical account of all groups and sub-groups. A discussion of the major concerns of clients, introduced by a comprehensive examination of counseling in America's pluralistic society and profiles of various ethnocultural groups. A concise summary of the major constructs of traditional counseling theories; an introduction to emergent, "synergetic" approaches; and representative counseling excerpts that illustrate issues of importance to today's multicultural clients and counselors. New, updated demographic statistics and coverage of counselor accountability for racial attitudes.