This book provides educators, counselors, policy makers, and community members with information about the state of the art of federal and state policy in guidance and counseling. The two chapters in part 1, Overview, are: "Foundations for Policy in Guidance and Counseling: An Introduction", by Edwin L. Herr and Nancy M. Pinson; and "A Counselor Lexicon: Purpose, Process, Practitioner", by Bruce Shertzer. Part 2, Social Challenges to the Profession, includes five chapters: "Future Shock and the Counselor", by Donald G. Hays; "The Environment for Education: The Next Ten Years", by Thomas F. Green; "Special Populations: The Demands of Diversity", by Lee Perry; "Youth Employment: A Past, Present, and Future Issue", by Julia P. Davidson; and "Counseling Services for Adults: New Linkages in the Community", by Paul Franklin and Francis U. Macy. Part 3, Political Challenges to the Profession, presents two chapters: "The Ingredients of Policy: Traditions, Power, Expediency, Morality", by Nancy M. Pinson; and "A Federal Perspective on Guidance and Counseling", by John F. Jennings. Part 4, Professional Challenges: A Three-Part Reflection, contains: "Credentialism: Protection for the Public or for the Profession?" by Allen E. Ivey; "The Effects of Guidance and Counseling: Three Domains", by Edwin L. Herr; and "The Counselor as Political Activist", by Judy Lombana. Part 5, Conclusions and Recommendations for Action, presents "A Review of the Issues: Implications for Research and for Policy", by Nancy M. Pinson and Edwin L. Herr. The book concludes with brief statements about the authors. (JAC)