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References to articles, books, and more on the psychological, social, and behavioral sciences, 1806 to present.
Abstracts in Social Gerontology This link opens in a new window
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Abstracts in Social Gerontology features over 110,000 records (1966-present) that cover a variety of subjects related to aging.
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The premier source for the literature of social gerontology and includes aging-related content from the health sciences, psychology, sociology, social work, economics, and public policy,

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Online Reference Resources

International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Call Number: AVAILABLE ONLINE
ISBN: 0080430767
Although published in 2001, this 26 volume encyclopedia remains the unparalleled reference source spanning the full range of the social and behavioral sciences. Search Tip: Search within the publication or consult the "Book Index"
Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9780684315591
Biographical articles on the professional lives of scientists from classical antiquity to modern times.

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Handbook of Psychology
ISBN: 9780470619049
Search Tip: To search by keyword, click on "Search within this book>" in the upper right of the page instead of using the search box provided. Theorists do not have entries, but are discussed in context within articles.
Encyclopedia of Gerontology
ISBN: 9780123705303
Encyclopedia of Human Development
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9781412904759
The field of human development focuses on the growth and development of the human being, including physical, social, psychological, and emotional development from conception through death. Search Tip: Click on the "Readers Guide" tab to browse by subject. This title is less useful for detailed treatment of individual theorists.
Encyclopedia of the Life Course and Human Development
ISBN: 9780028661629
Examines three key life stages from a sociological perspective. The life stages examined are: Childhood and Adolescence; Adulthood; and Later Life. Search Tip: Search within the publication or consult the "Book Index"
Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9780761928201
Applied developmental science (ADS) seeks to advance the integration of developmental research with actions that promote positive development and/or enhance the life chances of vulnerable children, adolescents, young and old adults, and their families.
Handbook of Theories of Aging
Call Number: AVAILABLE ONLINE
ISBN: 9780826162519
21st Century Psychology: A Reference Handbook
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9781412949682
Publication Date: 2008
Corsini Encylopedia of Psychology
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 0470170247

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