PSYC 6/PCN 3 - Disorders: Specialized Encyclopedias

• Use reference books for background information, broad overviews and summaries.

• The reference collection includes general and subject dictionaries and encyclopedias, biographies, directories, etc.

• Subject encyclopedia articles are signed by contributors who are experts on the topic.

• Many also contain bibliographies listing books and articles for further research.

• Reference books cannot be checked out from the library but may be photocopied.

• Use the LPC Library Catalog to find other encyclopedias by conducting a keyword or subject search.

There are many specialized or subject encyclopedias on psychology, addiction, and related topics. This is a list of a few of the recommended titles:

Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL): Medicine

Salem Health: Psychology and Mental Health

Ref BF636 .S25 2010 V. 1-5

Encyclopedia of Mental Health

Ref RA790.5 E53 2015 V. 1-4

Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, & Addictive Behavior

Ref HV5804 .E53 2009 V. 1-4

Encyclopedia of Diets

Ref RA784 .G345 2008 V. 1-2

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