Online Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of Social Work (continuously updated) by The Encyclopedia of Social Work site transforms the classic reference work of the same name into a consistently-updated resource for a lifetime of social service.
- The Corsini encyclopedia of psychologyThis online 4 volumes encyclopedia covers major psychological theories and development issues. Great for information on Piaget and Erikson.
- Psychologists and their theories for studentsIn-depth coverage of major psychological theories and the people who developed them.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new windowGale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
- Encyclopedia of gerontologyThis second edition, published in 2007, covers the latest research on the study of aging. Influences range from genetics to physiology, sociology, psychology, and anthropology. Physical, social, and economic environments as well as the traditions of families and religion also influence human life.
- Encyclopedia of drugs, alcohol & addictive behaviorThis 3rd edition, published in 2009, explores the social, medical, legal and political issues related to drugs and alcohol and associated behaviors. Includes emerging topics and developments in the many fields of addiction studies.
- American social reform movements reference libraryOnline version of the original 5 volume set published in 2007. Provides comprehensive overviews of social conditions and reform movements in the United States.
- Worldmark encyclopedia of cultures and daily lifeProvides information on the cultures of the world, covering different areas of daily life including clothing, food, language and religion.
Print Resources
The social work dictionary by Call Number: HV 12 .B37 2003ISBN: 087101355XPublication Date: 2003Purdy/Kresge Library Reference
The encyclopedia of social work by Call Number: HV 35 .S6ISBN: 9780195306613Publication Date: 2008Purdy/Kresge Library Reference
Social work almanac, 2nd ed. by Call Number: HV 90 .G53 1995ISBN: 0871012480Publication Date: 1995Available in both Purdy/Kresge Library and Undergraduate Library.
Social Work Speaks, 12th edition by Call Number: HV 88 .N686 2009ISBN: 9780871015655Publication Date: 2021Purdy/Kresge Library Reference
Encyclopedia of psychology 8 vol. setCall Number: BF 31 .E52 2000ISBN: 1557981876Publication Date: 2000Purdy/Kresge Library Reference
