The most distinctive feature of the Second Edition is its theoretical orientation coupled with
a focus on understanding emerging and young adulthood from multiple perspectives. The updated
and expanded book offers readers an opportunity to listen to the voices of emerging and young
adults parents and employers which is key to understanding this particular developmental
period. In addition the case studies provided throughout the book are diverse and detailed.The
issues of emerging adulthood are complicated nuanced and defy easy characterizations. This
book provides an opportunity to debunk many established pernicious stereotypes about emerging
and young adults. The presentation of diverse voices and case material serves as a springboard
for discussion and engages readers with material depicting emerging adults in the throes of
working through developmental challenges characteristic of this period. In addition the recent
economic downturn has created havoc andfurther instability in the lives of emerging and young
adults. The Second Edition focuses on the effects of - as well as possible solutions to -
unemployment on emerging and young adults. A new chapter focuses on career experimentation
versus career floundering which is an important distinction. Additional new chapters address
the effects of technology as well as depression and anxiety on emerging and young adults.The
Second Edition examines emerging and young adulthood within a larger developmental and
ecological context. In addition it ensures that readers are well positioned to understand how
the developmental demands of this period intersect with current economic social and political
realities. It is a must-have resource for developmental clinical child and school
psychologists rehabilitation counselors and therapists I O psychologists and sociologists as
well as for researchers and graduate-level students across these various disciplines.
