This handbook is designed to acquaint readers with the practical and applied aspects of the field of vocational psychology and the variety of techniques, procedures, and theories available for vocational assessment. The following chapters are included: "Preface" and "Introduction" (W. Bruce Walsh, Samuel H. Osipow); "Current Theoretical Issues in Vocational Psychology: Convergence, Divergence, and Schism" (Mark L. Savickas); "The Interactional Perspective in Vocational Psychology: Paradigms, Theories, and Research Practices" (Judy M. Chartrand, Stanley R. Strong, Lauren M. Weitzman); "Theoretical Advances in the Study of Women's Career Development" (Louise F. Fitzgerald, Ruth E. Fassinger, Nancy E. Betz); "Toward a Comprehensive Framework for Adult Career Development Theory and Intervention" (Fred W. Vondracek, Tomotsugu Kawasaki); "Theoretical Issues in Cross-Cultural Career Development: Cultural Validity and Cultural Specificity" (Frederick T. L. Leong. Michael T. Brown); "Research in Career Assessment: Abilities, Interests, Decision Making, and Career Development" (Gail Hackett, C. Edward Watkins, Jr.); "The Process and Outcome of Career Counseling" (Jane L. Swanson); "Integrating Career Assessment into Counseling" (Linda Mezydlo Subich, Kathleen D. Billingsley); "Personal Adjustment: Career Counseling and Psychotherapy" (David L. Blustein, Paul M. Spengler); "Career Counseling with Racial and Ethnic Minorities" (Nadya A. Fouad, Rose Phillips Bingham); "International Cross-Cultural Approaches to Career Development" (Beryl Hesketh, James Rounds); "Current Professional Issues in Vocational Psychology" (John D. Krumboltz, David W. Coon); and "Leading Edges of Vocational Psychology: Diversity and Vitality" (Fred H. Borgen). (MN)