New E-Resources at Northwestern

Cognitive Science

“Cognitive Science is the first major text to offer a truly comprehensive review of cognitive science in its fullest sense. Ranging from artificial intelligence models of neural processes and cognitive psychology to recent discursive and cultural theories, Rom Harré offers an original yet accessible integration of the field. At its core, this textbook addresses the question ‘How can psychology become a science?’. The answer is based on a clear account of method and explanation in the natural sciences and how they can be adapted to psychological research.” - pubisher’s blurb.

Handbook of Neural Engineering

The Handbook of Neural Engineering provides theoretical foundations in computational neural science and engineering and current applications in wearable and implantable neural sensors/probes.

Human Nature

The journal Human Nature advances the interdisciplinary investigation of the biological, social, and environmental factors that underlie human behavior. It focuses primarily on the functional unity in which these factors are continuously and mutually interactive. These include the evolutionary, biological, and sociological processes as they interact with human social behavior; the biological and demographic consequences of human history; the cross-cultural, cross-species, and historical perspectives on human behavior; and the relevance of a biosocial perspective to scientific, social, and policy issues.

Science in Society

At Science in Society, we believe that science is fundamental, even “elemental” to our lives. Science affects us in many ways, from medical advances that touch our lives personally, to state and federal policy decisions concerning the environment or research regulations that impact our society at large.

Our goal is to make the community aware of the exciting research efforts at Northwestern University and across the world. We explore not only the science, but the legal, ethical, and even economic implications of research as well. We also offer a single access point to find science outreach events at Northwestern designed for the public, and we maintain a media library of past events, so you can enjoy lectures from the experts on your own computer, on your own time.

Neuroethics

Neuroethics will provide a forum for interdisciplinary studies in neuroethics and related issues in the sciences of the mind. In particular the journal will focus on the ethical issues posed by the new technologies developed via neuroscience.

This journal will be published open access for 2008 & 2009, upon which time Northwestern University Library will subscribe to all content.

Advances in Experimental Social Psychology

This series continues to be one of the most sought after and most often cited series in this field. Containing contributions of major empirical and theoretical interest, this series represents the best and the brightest in new research, theory, and practice in social psychology.

Journal of Creative Behavior

For more than 40 years, JCB has been the benchmark scientific periodical with the most current research in creative thinking. It provided up to date cutting-edge ideas about creativity in education, psychology, business, arts and more.

Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology

The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology presents peer-reviewed reports and research findings covering the theory, practice and application of psychological principles in criminal justice, particularly law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The Journal publishes papers on police psychology including personnel assessment, therapeutic methods, training, ethics and effective organizational operation.

Journal of Personality Disorders

Access to the Journal is now University-wide.

The Journal of Personality Disorders has long been the only forum devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of clinically significant personality disorders. The journal fosters dialogue among researchers and practitioners working from a variety of orientations and approaches.

Journal of Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama & Sociometry

The Journal of Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry features articles on the theory and application of action methods in the fields of psychotherapy, counseling, education, management, and organizational development.