Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Psychology cover Encyclopedias contain factual articles on many subjects. University libraries specialize in academic reference books: encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, handbooks, statistical sources, etc. Most of these academic reference books focus on a specific field of study (e.g. psychology) or topic (e.g. violence).

Use an Encyclopedia

  • when looking for background information on a topic or person
  • when trying to find key ideas, places, or statistics
  • when looking for recommended readings on a topic

Examples

  • Encyclopedia of Sociology
  • The State of Women in the World Atlas
  • Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
  • Statistical Abstract of the United States
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