New E-Resources at Northwestern

Northwestern University Library now has access to 80 Sage reference handbooks.  Access is via the Library’s catalog NUcat or from the following list.

L’année Psychologique

L’année Psychologique includes original research reports and critical reviews of progress in selected areas of research, with bibliographies of relevant literature.

Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention

The Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention covers areas such as the neurobiology of addiction, models of addiction, sociocultural perspectives on drug use, family and community factors, prevention theories and techniques, professional issues, the criminal justice system and substance abuse, and assessment and diagnosis. Focuses on concepts of addiction and treatment practices, but also addresses commonly used and abused drugs, including recreational, prescription, and over-the-counter. – Publisher’s blurb.

Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law

Addresses research and practice in the interface of psychology and law. Surveys the traditional subdisciplines of psychology: cognitive (e.g., eyewitness testimony), developmental (e.g., children’s testimony), social (e.g., jury behavior), clinical (e.g., assessment of competence), biological (e.g., the polygraph), and industrial-organizational psychology (e.g., sexual harassment in the workplace). – Publisher’s blurb.

Encyclopedia of Human Relationships

The Encyclopedia of Human Relationships offers an interdisciplinary view of all types of human associations. Provides a state-of-the-art review of the extensive theories, concepts, and empirical findings about human relationships. – Publisher’s blurb.

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology

The journal publishes original contributions dealing with psychological aspects of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders arising out of dysfunction of the central nervous system. – Publisher’s blurb.

Psychology of Classroom Learning

Examines the fundamental psychological aspects of learning such as cognition, motivation, and emotion, as well as individual and environmental factors at work in the classroom. Explores how instruction and learning are affected by factors such as classroom management, multiculturalism, learning styles, home schooling, peer relationships, school culture, discipline, self-esteem, socioeconomic status, and more. – Publisher’s blurb.

Sociologia Internationalis

Sociologia Internationalis is an “International journal for sociology and social psychology.”  Articles are published in English, French, German, or Spanish, with summaries in English.

Access to this resource is restricted to the Northwestern University Evanston campus.

Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior, 3rd ed.

Explores the social, medical, legal and political issues related to drugs and alcohol and associated behaviors. Includes emerging topics and developments in the many fields of addiction studies. – Publisher’s blurb.

Encyclopedia of Counseling

Provides a comprehensive overview of the theories, models, techniques, and challenges involved in professional counseling. Entries cover all of the major theories, approaches, and contemporary issues in counseling. – Publisher’s blurb.