Unique in its broad focus on the social, historical, and developmental aspects of different cultures, the third edition of John Axelson's popular book gives students a multifaceted understanding of people and issues affecting multicultural counseling in contemporary America. Comprehensive and objective, the book's topics have been selected and integrated from a variety of disciplines (psychology, sociology, political science, and history) to offer today's human service professionals a realistic look at cultures in contemporary America, and the practice of counseling.