Encyclopedia of Psychology : 8-Volume Set8-Volume Set by Alan E. Kazdin (2000, Hardcover)

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PublisherAmerican Psychological Association
ISBN-101557981876
ISBN-139781557981875
eBay Product ID (ePID)1688098

Product Key Features

Number of Pages4160 Pages
Publication NameEncyclopedia of Psychology : 8-Volume Set8-Volume Set
LanguageEnglish
SubjectReference, Encyclopedias
Publication Year2000
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReference, Psychology
AuthorAlan E. Kazdin
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight482.5 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN99-055239
Reviews"Each entry...is organised in a very user-friendly way with clear sections and subsections... has a really broad coverage of important contributors to psychology, including historical important persons from philosophy and from other disciplines. There is no doubt in my mind, that this workwill improve the standard of teaching psychology."--Birger Hjorland, University College of Boras, "Anyone with a serious interest in psychology (especially students, professors, and therapists) would be delighted to own these [volumes]...[A] monumental work....What more could a psychology devotee want?"--Psychology Today, "The editors and contributors of this encyclopedia are to be congratulated for creating a reference work that will be of immeasurable assistance for anyone seeking information concerning both the history and current state of the science of psychology. These volumes are a valuable addition to the reference collection of all academic, healthcare, and large public libraries."--American Reference Books Annual "Each entry...is organised in a very user-friendly way with clear sections and subsections... has a really broad coverage of important contributors to psychology, including historical important persons from philosophy and from other disciplines. There is no doubt in my mind, that this work will improve the standard of teaching psychology."--Birger Hjorland, University College of Boras "Anyone with a serious interest in psychology (especially students, professors, and therapists) would be delighted to own these [volumes]...[A] monumental work....What more could a psychology devotee want?"--Psychology Today "...the volumes offer a great deal of pleasure in learning through browsing...useful and readable for college-level non-specialists, this encyclopedia is highly recommended for most libraries."--Library Journal "All-encompassing scope and superior scholarship...make [the encyclopedia] an essential acquisition for most academic institutions as well as large public libraries."--Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist, "The editors and contributors of this encyclopedia are to be congratulated for creating a reference work that will be of immeasurable assistance for anyone seeking information concerning both the history and current state of the science of psychology. These volumes are a valuable addition to the reference collection of all academic, healthcare, and large public libraries."--American Reference Books Annual "Each entry...is organised in a very user-friendly way with clear sections and subsections... has a really broad coverage of important contributors to psychology, including historical important persons from philosophy and from other disciplines. There is no doubt in my mind, that this work will improve the standard of teaching psychology."--Birger Hjrland, University College of Bors "Anyone with a serious interest in psychology (especially students, professors, and therapists) would be delighted to own these [volumes]...[A] monumental work....What more could a psychology devotee want?"--Psychology Today "...the volumes offer a great deal of pleasure in learning through browsing...useful and readable for college-level non-specialists, this encyclopedia is highly recommended for most libraries."--Library Journal "All-encompassing scope and superior scholarship...make [the encyclopedia] an essential acquisition for most academic institutions as well as large public libraries."--Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist, "All-encompassing scope and superior scholarship...make [the encyclopedia] an essential acquisition for most academic institutions as well as large public libraries."--Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist, "...the volumes offer a great deal of pleasure in learning throughbrowsing...useful and readable for college-level non-specialists, thisencyclopedia is highly recommended for most libraries."--Library Journal, "All-encompassing scope and superior scholarship...make [Encyclopedia ofPsychology] an essential acquisition for most academic institutions as well aslarge public libraries."--Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist, "The editors and contributors of this encyclopedia are to be congratulated for creating a reference work that will be of immeasurable assistance for anyone seeking information concerning both the history and current state of the science of psychology. These volumes are a valuable addition to the reference collection of all academic, healthcare, and large public libraries."--American Reference Books Annual "Each entry...is organised in a very user-friendly way with clear sections and subsections... has a really broad coverage of important contributors to psychology, including historical important persons from philosophy and from other disciplines. There is no doubt in my mind, that this work will improve the standard of teaching psychology."--Birger Hjørland, University College of Borås "Anyone with a serious interest in psychology (especially students, professors, and therapists) would be delighted to own these [volumes]...[A] monumental work....What more could a psychology devotee want?"--Psychology Today "...the volumes offer a great deal of pleasure in learning through browsing...useful and readable for college-level non-specialists, this encyclopedia is highly recommended for most libraries."--Library Journal "All-encompassing scope and superior scholarship...make [the encyclopedia] an essential acquisition for most academic institutions as well as large public libraries."--Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist, "The editors and contributors of this encyclopedia are to be congratulated for creating a reference work that will be of immeasurable assistance for anyone seeking information concerning both the history and current state of the science of psychology. These volumes are a valuable addition to the reference collection of all academic, healthcare, and large public libraries."--American Reference Books Annual"Each entry...is organised in a very user-friendly way with clear sections and subsections... has a really broad coverage of important contributors to psychology, including historical important persons from philosophy and from other disciplines. There is no doubt in my mind, that this work will improve the standard of teaching psychology."--Birger Hjørland, University College of Borås"Anyone with a serious interest in psychology (especially students, professors, and therapists) would be delighted to own these [volumes]...[A] monumental work....What more could a psychology devotee want?"--Psychology Today"...the volumes offer a great deal of pleasure in learning through browsing...useful and readable for college-level non-specialists, this encyclopedia is highly recommended for most libraries."--Library Journal"All-encompassing scope and superior scholarship...make [the encyclopedia] an essential acquisition for most academic institutions as well as large public libraries."--Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist, "...the volumes offer a great deal of pleasure in learning through browsing...useful and readable for college-level non-specialists, this encyclopedia is highly recommended for most libraries."--Library Journal, "The editors and contributors of this encyclopedia are to be congratulated for creating a reference work that will be of immeasurable assistance for anyone seeking information concerning both the history and current state of the science of psychology. These volumes are a valuable addition tothe reference collection of all academic, healthcare, and large public libraries."--American Reference Books Annual
Dewey Edition21
Number of Volumes8 vols.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal150.3
Table Of ContentPsychology as a Discipline Biographies Research Design and Statistics, Testing, and Assessment On Body and Mind, Brain and Behavior The Personal, Interpersonal, and the Social Development Across the Lifespan Institutions and Environments: Family, School, and Work Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology Mental Health and Mental Disorders Health and Wellness Psychology and the Larger World
SynopsisHere in eight superbly organized volumes is the definitive guide to every area of psychological theory, research, and practice. After more than a century of extraordinary growth and development, the science of psychology at last has a reference source that defines the study of mind and behavior. International in scope, the Encyclopedia of Psychology is the first place to turn to for authoritative information on every area of the field. Organized alphabetically, the articles range from 500 to 7,000 words in length including 400 biographies. An extensive system of cross-references and blind entries facilitate research from article to article and clarify links within the field. And an exhaustive index locates topics quickly and easily--providing many points of access across areas of interest and fields of study. The Encyclopedia of Psychology serves a remarkable variety of readers: students and their teachers in every area of psychology as well as in such related fields as sociology, social work, nursing, and allied health; researchers in the cognitive sciences and neurosciences; and clinicians, counselors, and other mental health and human service professionals. It will be the definitive information, research, and reference source for many years to come., International in scope, the Encyclopedia of Psychology will be the fir st place to turn to for authoritative information on every area of the field - and for answers to literally thousands of questions about con cepts, methods, theories, findings, major figures, schools of thought, and emerging areas of interest. Organized alphabetically, the articl es range from 500 to 7,000 words in length. Multi-article entries cov er major topics in depth, and the 400 biographies constitute a mini-en cyclopedia in itself. An extensive system of cross-references and bli nd entries facilitate research from article to article and clarify lin ks within the field. An exhaustive index makes topic location quick a nd easy., The product of a unique collaboration between the American Psychological Association and Oxford University Press, the Encyclopedia of Psychology is a state of the art synthesis of classic and contemporary knowledge. In more than 1,500 original articles written by distinguished scholars, this 8-volume Encyclopedia gives shape to a richly diverse science as it offers unequaled access to the distinctive contributions psychology has made, and continues to make, to our understanding of human behavior. It is the definitive guide to theory, research, and practice in every area of psychology and related fields.
LC Classification NumberBF31.E52 2000
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