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The 13 chapters of Szymanski (Minnesota State U. Moorhead) and Parker's (U. of Texas, Austin) third-edition text are designed to foster an understanding of the complex interaction of work and disability. Written for researchers and vocational rehabilitation counselors/professionals, the text opens with a discussion of the social and psychological aspects of work and description of current work trends, followed by discussion of the legislative background and other contextual matters regarding employment of people with disabilities; vocational theories and research related to disability; counseling interventions, multicultural issues, vocational assessment, labor market information, and accommodation of people with disabilities in the workplace; job placement and job development; outreach through business consultation; and supported employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. Credentials for Szymanski, Parker, and the other 23 contributors are not stated, nor are the revisions from the second to third edition. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)