Description

710 pp.ABOUT THE ENCYCLOPEDIAThe Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology, Second Editionincludes over 650 entries on people and subjects importantto the study of psychology. This number representsone-third more entries than the first edition. Thebook has been designed so the reader can easily find andaccess the information needed.• Entries are alphabetically arranged.• Length of entries ranges from brief explanations ofa concept in one or two paragraphs to longer, moredetailed entries on more complex topics. Almost65% of the entries are entirely new or updatedfrom the first edition.• A brief definition of the entry term appears betweenthe entry title and the full text of the entry.• Over 175 photos, illustrations, and tables accompanythe text and enhance the reader’s understandingof the subject covered.• Bolded cross-references direct the reader to entrieson terms mentioned in the text of other entries.• See also references at the end of entries point thereader to related entries.• Further Reading and Further Information sectionsfollow entries, directing the reader to other sourcesof information on the topic.• A new and improved glossary of over 350 essentialterms is included to help the reader understand keyconcepts.• An updated appendix lists psychological organizationsthat the reader may contact for further inquiries.• An updated and expanded general subject indexpoints the reader to concepts and people covered inthe encyclopedia.Note: The PDF version is 1.6 (Acrobat 7.x)So, you may experience some weirdness if you open it in a lower version of Acrobat.  E.g., I opened it in Acrobat 5.0 and the photos were not visible.  Otherwise quality is outstanding.Warning: Once you start reading this you may find it dificult to stop!