Stephanie Bartz
Reference/Government Publications Librarian
sbartz@rci.rutgers.edu
April 27, 2009

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Planning and Public Policy

Social Policy: Essential Primary Sources [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries with "full or excerpted documents---speeches, legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters, interviews, novels, songs, and works of art---as well as overview information that places each document in context."

Political Science

Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy [Rutgers Restricted]
Electronic version of the 3 volume resource containing "essays by subject experts on concepts and doctrines, policymaking, commerce and science, human rights and arms control, with specific articles on topics ranging from anti-imperialism to environmental diplomacy, from refugee policies to terrorism and countermeasures. Also includes a chronology."

Encyclopedia of Espionage - Intelligence and Security [Rutgers Restricted]
"Provides a comprehensive, subject specific guide to the history, uses, scientific principles, and technologies of espionage, intelligence, and security, with special emphasis placed on the current ethical, legal, and social issues." A freely accessible version of this 3 volume set is also available.

Encyclopedia of Governance [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers "topics surrounding governance for the period between the collapse of the post-war consensus and the rise of neoliberal regimes in the 1970s. This comprehensive resource concentrates primarily on topics related to the changing nature and role of the state in recent times and the ways in which these roles have been conceptualized in the areas of Political Science, Public Administration, Political Economy, and Sociology." Electronic version of the print resource.

Encyclopedia of Libertarianism [Rutgers Restricted]
"Each entry provides an introduction to a topic or policy question relevant to libertarianism or a biography of a person who has had an impact on libertarianism." Electronic version of the print resource.

Encyclopedia of Political Communication [Rutgers Restricted]
Povides interdisciplinary coverage of "the major theoretical approaches to the field, including direct and limited effects theories, agenda-setting theories, sociological theories, framing and priming theories, and other past and present conceptualizations." Electronic version of the print resource.

Encyclopedia of Politics: The Left and The Right [Rutgers Restricted]
"Articles on individuals, movements, political parties, and ideological principles, with those usually thought of as left in the left-hand volume (Volume 1), and those considered on the right in the right-hand volume (Volume 2)." Electronic version of the print resource.

Encyclopedia of U.S. Campaigns, Elections, and Electoral Behavior [Rutgers Restricted]
"Focuses on American campaigns, elections, and electoral behavior but also provides a culturally and politically diverse perspective of American democratic practices and institutions." Electronic version of the print resource.

Encyclopedia of United States National Security [Rutgers Restricted]
Takes an interdisciplinary approach to "national security from historical, economic, political, and technological perspectives." Electronic version of the print resource.

Government - Politics - and Protest: Essential Primary Sources [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries with "full or excerpted documents---speeches, legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters, interviews, novels, songs, and works of art---as well as overview information that places each document in context."

History in Dispute [Rutgers Restricted]
"Addresses heavily debated questions by offering different critical perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and from all parts of the globe."

Human and Civil Rights: Essential Primary Sources [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries with "full or excerpted documents---speeches, legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters, interviews, novels, songs, and works of art---as well as overview information that places each document in context."

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.

Public Administration

Encyclopedia of Homelessness [Rutgers Restricted]
"Focuses on the current situation in the United States with a comparative sampling of homelessness around the world." Coverage includes causes, lifestyle issues, health issues and services, history, legal issues and advocacy, government policies and programs, organizations, research approaches, service systems and settings, size and characteristics of the homeless population, public perceptions of homelessness, and world issues and perspectives. Electronic version of the print resource.

Social Work

Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare [Rutgers Restricted]
Organized by major foundational areas within the social work curriculum (the profession, human behavior in the social environment, social work practice, and social policy and policy practice), each volume includes essays related to all aspects of social work to guide practice and policy decision-making across the field. Electronic version of the 4 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Aging [Rutgers Restricted]
"Articles cover topics such as biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history as they relate to aging." Electronic version of the 4 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Disability [Rutgers Restricted]
"A multidisciplinary, cross-cultural, and historically grounded resource tool that guides the reader across fields, theories, debates, and practices." An electronic version of the 5 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Gerontology [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers subjects relating to all aspects of age, aging and the aged.

Encyclopedia of Health and Aging [Rutgers Restricted]
"Covers the biological, psychological, social, and economic aspects of health and aging and impacts within the health-care system. This Encyclopedia also focuses heavily on geriatrics with respect to geriatric syndromes and common diseases of aging. " Electronic version of the print resource.

Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides information "about different forms of interpersonal violence, their incidence and prevalence, theoretical explanations, public policy initiatives, and prevention and intervention strategies." Electronic version of the two volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Social Problems [Rutgers Restricted]
Authors from the fields of "anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, communications, criminal justice, demography, economics, education, environmental studies, geography, health, history, languages, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and women�s studies" provide an interdisciplinary look at "the major theories, approaches, and contemporary issues in social problems and also provide insight into how social conditions get defined as social problems, and the ways different people and organizations view and try to solve them." Electronic version of the print resource.

Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America [Rutgers Restricted]
"Provides readers with basic information about the history of social welfare in Canada, Mexico, and the United States." Coverage is broad and interdisciplinary "including the fields of anthropology, health sciences, history, political science, social work, and sociology."

Encyclopedia of Social Work [Rutgers Restricted]
Scholarly essays on social work research, history, and practice are provided.

Encyclopedia of World Poverty [Rutgers Restricted]
"Entries contributing to this work explore poverty in various regions of the world, and examine the difficulties associated with the definition and measurement of poverty, along with its causes and effects." Electronic version of the 3 volume print resource.

Sociology

Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice [Rutgers Restricted]
"Designed for readers to understand the topics, concepts, and ideas that motivate and shape the fields of activism, civil engagement, and social justice and includes biographies of the major thinkers and leaders who have influenced and continue to influence the study of activism." Electronic version of the 3 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society [Rutgers Restricted]
"Spans the relationships among business, ethics, and society by including more than 800 entries that feature broad coverage of corporate social responsibility, the obligation of companies to various stakeholder groups, the contribution of business to society and culture, and the relationship between organizations and the quality of the environment."

Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society [Rutgers Restricted]
"A general and nontechnical resource for those in the fields of biology, sociology, health studies, and other social science." This electronic version of the 3 volume print resource includes descriptions of cancers as well as treatments and possible causes; profiles of major cancer researchers, doctors, and cancer associations; the status of cancer in major countries around the world; an examination of the relation between race and ethnicity and cancer risk; and more.

Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood: In History and Society [Rutgers Restricted]
"Presents the social and cultural history of childhood from antiquity to the present. Children and Childhood examines this history through articles on education, parenting, child labor, economics, images of childhood, children's literature, play, toys and games, health, physiology, law, the criminal justice system and social welfare. Comparative articles include information about childhood in cultures throughout the world." Electronic version of the 3 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Community [Rutgers Restricted]
An electronic version of the 3 volume interdisciplinary resource that provides definitions of community beyond traditional views and in the context of diverse fields such psychology, sociology, or economics. Topics covered include communities, social capital, technology, urban life, politics and law, community design, and global studies.

Encyclopedia of Environment and Society [Rutgers Restricted]
Explores socio-environmental issues related to themes such as agriculture, animals, biology and chemistry, climate, conservation and ecology, countries, geography, history, movements and regulations, organizations, people, politics, pollution, and society.

Encyclopedia of European Social History [Rutgers Restricted]
"This six-volume reference on European social history includes more than 230 articles on everything from serfdom and the economy, to witchcraft and public health."

Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity [Rutgers Restricted]
"Spans the globe to explain the issues behind crimes against humanity and human rights issues as they relate to individual countries and the world at large. It traces the history of events that qualify as genocide and crimes against humanity, profiles perpetrators and heroes, and explains international laws and law proceedings aimed at ending genocide and crimes against humanity. It also delves into depictions and manifestations of the phenomenon, such as propaganda, sociological and philosophical explanations, literature and film." Electronic version of the 3 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Gerontology [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers subjects relating to all aspects of age, aging and the aged.

Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides international treatment of the field with "interdisciplinary perspectives on law from sociology, criminology, cultural anthropology, political science, social psychology, and economics." Electronic version of the 3 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Society [Rutgers Restricted]
"Describes over a hundred racial and ethnic groups, with additional thematic essays discussing broad topics that cut across group boundaries and impact society at large." Electronic version of the 3 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Religion and Society
Attempts to bring together in a single-volume compendium a state-of-the-art summary of the insights gained by the principal social sciences of religion: anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Although more heavily oriented toward North America, the scope is global, and an effort has been made to address the major traditions of world religious experience.

Encyclopedia of Social Theory [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers "the developments, achievements, and prospects of social theory from its inception in the 18th century to the present." Electronic version of the print resource.

Encyclopedia of Sociology [Rutgers Restricted]
"This classic reference has been updated to reflect the many changes in society and in the field of sociology in recent years. Articles covering core issues such as race, poverty, violence, economics, pregnancy and abortion have been updated and expanded, and completely new articles have been written on topics such as the Internet, privacy, and epidemiology." An electronic version of the 5 volume 2nd edition of the print resource.

Encyclopedia of War & American Society [Rutgers Restricted]
"The three volumes cover a wide range of general thematic categories, issues, and topics that address not only the geopolitical effects of war, but also show how the U.S. engagement in national and international conflicts has affected the social and cultural arena." Key themes include: arts and culture; civil-military relations; economy and labor; education (both military and civilian); environment and health; journalism and media; law and justice; military leaders and figures; planning, command and control; race, gender, and ethnicity; religion; science and technology;veterans' issues and experiences; and the wars themselves and their civilian and military leaders.

Family in Society: Essential Primary Sources [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries with "full or excerpted documents---speeches, legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters, interviews, novels, songs, and works of art---as well as overview information that places each document in context."

Handbook of Death & Dying [Rutgers Restricted]
Multidisciplinary and cross-cultural coverage of death-related behavior, exploring concepts and social patterns within the larger topical concern. An electronic version of the 2 volume print resource.

International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family [Rutgers Restricted]
"Adopts an international, cross-cultural approach to such diverse topics as adolescent parenthood, family planning, cohabitation, widowhood, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, codependency, and commuter marriages. Includes articles specific to countries and religious traditions, examining the history of family life within these cultures and discussing how families have been affected by political and social change." Electronic version of the 4 volume 2nd edition of the print resource.

Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers all aspects of death and dying -- biological, medical, social, sociological, psychological, religious, and philosophical. A freely accessible version of this 2 volume set is also available.

St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture [Rutgers Restricted]
"Includes more than 2,700 signed essays ranging from 500 to 2,500 words... Entries include subject-specific bibliographies and, where appropriate, photographs and textual cross-references to related essays." Electronic version of the 5 volume print resource.

21st Century Sociology: A Reference Handbook [Rutgers Restricted]
"Addresses the various traditional subfields of sociology, such as political sociology, educational sociology, rural sociology, criminology, occupational sociology, and minority relations. Explores important new, evolving subfields, such as environmental sociology, sociology of sports and leisure, military sociology, medical sociology, the sociology of food and eating, and the sociology of emotions." Electronic version of the 2 volume print resource.

South Asian Studies

Country Studies: Area Handbook Series
Searchable versions of the Handbooks published by the Library of Congress and sponsored by the Department of the Army. Most books in the series deal with a particular foreign country, describing and analyzing its political; economic; social; and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they're shaped by cultural factors.

Encyclopedia of India [Rutgers Restricted]
"A four volume survey of the history, cultures, geography and religions of India from ancient times to the present day. Includes more than 600 entries, arranged alphabetically."

Encyclopedia of Modern Asia [Rutgers Restricted]
"Historical articles emphasize people, places, events, and developments that have had a lasting influence on Asia. Articles also cover Asian relations with Western nations, the relations between nations within Asia, and also the flow of people, goods, and ideas within Asia and globally." Electronic version of the 6 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: a Political, Social, and Military History [Rutgers Restricted]
Articles of varying lengths on all aspects of the Vietnam war, with a chronology, document texts, and related information. Each article includes a list of references and linked cross-references to related topics.

Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Online [Rutgers Restricted]
Includes regional overviews, with surveys of musical heritage, traditions and themes, as well as descriptions of specific musical genres, practices, and performances. Electronic version of the 10 volume print resource.

Myth Encyclopedia
Covers myths and legends from around the world, encompassing North and South America, Africa and Asia, and the Pacific islands, with links between related articles. Based on the Thomson Gale print publication, Myths and Legends of the World.

World Factbook
From the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the Factbook includes maps and detailed information on the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for countries worldwide.

Urban Studies

Encyclopedia of American Urban History [Rutgers Restricted]
Provides "both a summary and an interpretation of the field. With contributions from leading academics in their fields, this authoritative resource offers an interdisciplinary approach by covering topics from economics, geography, anthropology, politics, and sociology."

Women's and Gender Studies

American Masculinities: A Historical Encyclopedia [Rutgers Restricted]
More than 250 entries on developments in the growing field of men�s studies including topics such as: arts, literature, and popular culture; body, health, and sexuality; class, ethnic, racial, and religious identities; concepts and theories; family and fatherhood; general history; icons and symbols; leisure and work; movements and organizations; people; and political and social issues.

American Women Writers: A Critical Reference Guide from Colonial Times to the Present [Rutgers Restricted]
An electronic version of the 4 volume resource containing "biographical and critical essays on 1,328 American women writers covering all genres and all periods of American history."

Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion [Rutgers Restricted]
" A three volume survey of clothing, costume and fashion, presented through 640 essays, arranged alphabetically. Coverage includes the origins of clothing and body adornment, the development of fabrics and technologies, and the social meanings of dress, as well as representative costumes from a wide range of historical eras."

Encyclopedia of Gender and Information Technology [Rutgers Restricted]
Searchable version of the 2 volume encyclopedia covering key issues, terms, and concepts and including full text articles in PDF format.

Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West [Rutgers Restricted]
Examines the settlement of the American West including "coverage of movements of American Indians, African Americans, and the often-forgotten role of women in the West�s development." Electronic version of the 2 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Lesbian - Gay - Bisexual and Transgender History in America [Rutgers Restricted]
"Provides a comprehensive survey of lesbian and gay history and culture in the United States. Includes approximately 545 articles ranging from short biographical entries to longer essays surveying topics such as the Stonewall riots, federal law and policy, same sex institutions, and AIDS." Electronic version of the 3 volume print resource.

Encyclopedia of Women in the American West [Rutgers Restricted]
"Captures the lives of more than 150 women who made their mark from the mid-1800s to the present, contextualizing their experiences and contributions to American society." The encyclopedia "covers nine diverse topical categories: agriculture/ranching, arts and letters, education, entrepreneurs, law, pioneers, public performance, religion, and women's organizations."

Encyclopedia of Women Social Reformers [Rutgers Restricted]
Articles on women reformers from the French Revolution to the second wave of feminism in the 1970s, with a few important contemporary figures.

Fashion - Costume - and Culture: Clothing - Headwear - Body Decorations - and Footwear through the Ages [Rutgers Restricted]
Electronic version of the 5 volume print resource providing "a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, ranging from togas to turbans, necklaces to tennis shoes. Explores how and why items were created, the people who made them, and their uses. This set shows how clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear reflect the different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs."

Feminism in Literature: A Gale Critical Companion [Rutgers Restricted]
"This six-volume set explores the history of women and feminism throughout literature, from classical antiquity to modern times. Topics covered include misogyny and women's social roles in ancient civilizations, 16th-century women's devotional literature, 17th- and 18th-century women's captivity narratives, the women's suffrage movement in 19th-century America, women writers of the "Lost Generation," lesbian literature, and much more."

Gender Issues and Sexuality: Essential Primary Sources [Rutgers Restricted]
Covers the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries with "full or excerpted documents---speeches, legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters, interviews, novels, songs, and works of art---as well as overview information that places each document in context."

glbtq: an encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer culture
Search by keyword, or browse the alphabetical subject guide or popular topics listing in one of the thematic sections.

Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia
"Embraces the whole Jewish world and all of Jewish culture from the Hebrew Bible to the present." Includes the text from the original CD-ROM resource plus some images. Articles will be added and updated over time.