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Nursing
Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers "topics in nursing and allied health written for students and professionals in the field. Alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment." Electronic version of the 5 volume 2nd edition of the print resource. A freely accessible version of the 1st edition is also available.
Patents and Trademarks
West's Encyclopedia of American Law [Rutgers Restricted]
An electronic version of the thirteen-volume 2nd edition providing current information on more than 5,000 legal topics including important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more.
Zimmerman's Research Guide: An Online Encyclopedia for Legal Researchers
Provides a browseable alphabetic listing of legal terms and concepts with links to suggested sources for researching the topic. The guide is also searchable by keyword and phrase.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Encyclopedia of Biopharmaceutical Statistics [Rutgers Restricted]
Offers more than 5800 references, and nearly 3000 equations, tables, and figures for thorough exploration of emerging technologies, concepts, and trends vital to the biopharmaceutical industry.
Encyclopedia of Clinical Pharmacy [Rutgers
Restricted]
Ready access to more than 5,000 primary literature citations and research on: gene therapy; health service delivery models; best practices documents; pharmaceutical software development; legal controversies, ethical issues, and court rulings; drug dosing and electronic prescription; postmarketing surveillance; generic equivalency; quality management procedures; and educational and training programs.
Physics and Astronomy
Encyclopedia Astronautica
Browse alphabetically, by topic, or search by keyword to retrieve information on all aspects of spaceflight worldwide. Includes encyclopedia entries, images, articles, a list of references, statistics, a chronology, and more.
Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology: An Open Access Encyclopedia for Photonics and Laser Technology
"An open-access encyclopedia that explains the physical principles and common techniques in laser technology, while also covering major areas of fiber-optic technology and nonlinear optics, and addressing supplementary topics like ultrashort pulses, optical communications, general optics, optoelectronics, and quantum optics."
Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science [Rutgers Restricted]
Includes equations, tables, drawings, and photographs on the latest developments in drug delivery, enzyme behavior, and protein adsorption; current utilization of colloids, emulsions, foams, gels, and fine particles; chemical behavior at electrochemical, fluid-fluid, polymer, soil, mineral, and atmospheric boundaries; mechanisms of catalysis, transport, and adsorption; characterization of fatty acids and lipids; commercial uses for membranes; contemporary modes of environmental remediation; and other topics.
Psychology/Behavioral Sciences
Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers topics such as: adolescent, adult, child, and infant development; ads training and education; culture and diversity; developmental assessment, disorders, processes, and risks; the ecology of human development; emotional, social, and personality development; ethics; families and parenting; health; historical influences; organizations, schools and universities; religiosity and spirituality; research methodology; social issues; and more.
Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy [Rutgers Restricted]
"Provides a thorough examination of the components of behavior modification, behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and applied behavior analysis for both child and adult populations in a variety of settings. Although the focus is on technical applications, entries also provide the historical context in which behavior therapists have worked, including research issues and strategies. Entries on assessment, ethical concerns, theoretical differences, and the unique contributions of key figures in the movement (including B. F. Skinner, Joseph Wolpe, Aaron T. Beck, and many others) are also included."
Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media [Rutgers Restricted]
"Provides cross-disciplinary coverage from the fields of psychology, education, media studies and communication, sociology, and public policy. Includes entries covering television, film, video games, the Internet and World Wide Web, magazines, music, and more. Explores complex and difficult topics such as violence, sex, rating systems and warning labels, attention deficit disorder, body image and eating disorders, popular music lyrics, advertising, digital music downloading, parental involvement, policymaking, and child development."
Encyclopedia of Counseling [Rutgers Restricted]
Electronic version of the 4 volume set providing "a comprehensive overview of the theories, models, techniques, and challenges involved in professional counseling."
Encyclopedia of Drugs - Alcohol and Addictive Behavior [Rutgers Restricted]
"The content emphasis is on updating of both topics and statistics across a broad spectrum. Specifically addressing the new frontiers that have opened in the area of addictive studies, the volumes explore not only the biological basis for addiction, but also recent enhancements in diagnosis and treatment." Electronic version of the 4 volume 2nd edition of the print resource.
Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology [Rutgers Restricted]
"Draws from a variety of disciplines including psychology, anthropology, education, sociology, public health, school psychology, counseling, history, and philosophy."
Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior [Rutgers Restricted]
Electronic version of the 2 volume set covering all aspects of the interdisciplinary field of behavioral medicine.
Encyclopedia of Human Development [Rutgers Restricted]
Includes information from the "fields of psychology, individual and family studies, and education." An electronic version of the 3 volume print resource, the set "covers topics as diverse as adolescence, cognitive development, education, family, gender differences, identity, longitudinal research, personality development, prenatal development, temperament, and more."
Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology [Rutgers Restricted]
"Presents a thorough overview of the cross-disciplinary field of industrial and organizational psychology for students, researchers, and professionals in the areas of psychology, business, management, and human resources." Electronic version of the 2 volume print resource.
Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). Also features entries for prescription, alternative, and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders. Based on the Thomson Gale print publication of the same name.
Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology [Rutgers Restricted]
"Addresses culture across a broad spectrum of psychological perspectives and includes topics that are relevant to social psychology, cognitive psychology, environmental psychology, cross-cultural psychology, and clinical psychology." Electronic version of the print resource.
Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology [Rutgers Restricted]
"Covers recent and historical phenomena, topics, concepts, cults, personalities, organizations, and publications associated with the fields of occultism and parapsychology. Includes over 2,000 biographies of prominent individuals and personalities in these fields; country entries on the development of occultism and parapsychology; and pro and con narrative on some of the controversial topics." An electronic version of the 2 volume 5th edition.
Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment [Rutgers Restricted]
"Coverage of all areas from the most traditional, such as clinical, educational and work and organizational psychology, to the most recent applications linked to health, gerontology, neuropsychology, psychophysiology and environmental assessment." Electronic version of the 2 volume print resource.
Encyclopedia of Psychology
Includes original information generated by researchers and practitioners in various fields of psychology, and a hierarchical database of links to websites providing information about scientific psychology.
Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law [Rutgers Restricted]
Includes "entries describing a wide array of contemporary and historical psychology and law topics" with reference to the related field of criminal justice. Electronic version of the print resource.
Encyclopedia of School Psychology [Rutgers Restricted]
Authors from the fields of "psychology, education and counseling, child development, and special education address student success, behavior disorders, intelligence testing, learning disabilities, strategies to improve academic skills, and more." Electronic version of the print resource.
Encyclopedia of Social Psychology [Rutgers Restricted]
"Provides background to each concept, explains what researchers are now doing with it, and discusses where it stands in relation to other concepts in the field." Electronic version of the print resource.
Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health [Rutgers Restricted]
"Provides detailed information on mental disorders and conditions. Also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders." Electronic version of the 2 volume 2nd edition of the print resource.
Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology [Rutgers Restricted]
"Covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including notable people, theories and terms, landmark case studies and experiments, applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports, and career information." Electronic version of the 2nd edition of the print resource.
Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides "information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural, and other mysterious phenomena. Covers the history, people, and practices related to each topic, as well as popular literature, television programs, and movies related to the subject." Electronic version of the 3 volume print resource. A freely accessible version is also available.
International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences [Rutgers Restricted]
An online version of the 26 volume set containing scholarly essays on a wide range of topics in the social and behavioral sciences.
21st Century Psychology: A Reference Handbook [Rutgers Restricted]
"Offers full coverage of major subthemes and subfields within the field of psychology, including social, developmental, cognitive, biological, clinical, and methodology." Electronic version of the print resource.
