Background Information: Encyclopedias and Dictionaries in Sexology
Encyclopedias and dictionaries provide background information on a topic and ususally a bibliography of additional sources selected for their authoritative content, relevance, and currency for the topic at hand.
- American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine. New York:
Random House, 1989.
- (Uris Ref and Mann Ref RC 81 .A2 A53 1989)
- An extensively illustrated encyclopedia of diseases, drugs, and medical terms. Definitions and explanations are clear and include many cross-references to other definitions and illustrations. Thorough index, no bibliographies.
- An extensively illustrated encyclopedia of diseases, drugs, and medical terms. Definitions and explanations are clear and include many cross-references to other definitions and illustrations. Thorough index, no bibliographies.
- Carrera, Michael A. The Language of Sex: An A to Z Guide. New York:
Facts on File, 1992.
- (Mann Ref HQ 9 .C31 1992; also Olin stacks)
- An excellent general dictionary of common terms related to sex and sexual behavior. Some specialized medical terms are included. Good for one-paragraph-long, understandable definitions. A small bibliography divided by subject and an index are included at the back.
- An excellent general dictionary of common terms related to sex and sexual behavior. Some specialized medical terms are included. Good for one-paragraph-long, understandable definitions. A small bibliography divided by subject and an index are included at the back.
- The Complete Dictionary of Sexology. Ed., Robert T. Francoeur.
New York: Continuum, 1995.
- (Olin Ref HQ9. D44 1995)
A newly expanded and enlarged edition of A Descriptive Dictionary and Atlas of Sexology. - A Descriptive Dictionary and Atlas of Sexology. Ed., Robert Francoeur.
New York: Greenwood, 1991.
- (Uris Ref and Mann Ref HQ 9 .D44 1991)
This dictionary defines terms used in the scholarly, historical, and medical literature of sex. Slang and jargon is excluded. Some entries cite additional sources. The several appendixes briefly define philias and phobias, list Supreme Court cases related to sexuality, and illustrate sexual development, sexual anatomy, and sexual response. - Encyclopedia of Adolescence. 2 vols. New York: Garland, 1991.
- (Uris Ref and Mann Ref HQ 796 .E56 1991)
The social and biological aspects of adolescence are extensively examined in signed articles by scholars. Authors incorporate extensive statistical information and reviews of recent research into the narrative. Bibliographies and cross-references accompany each article. Sexuality, drug use, and other medical, social, and psychological issues are thoroughly covered. - Encyclopedia of Childbearing: Critical Perspectives. Phoenix: Oryx, 1993.
- (Uris Ref and Mann Ref RG 525 .E56 1993)
This encyclopedia contains signed articles on the scientific, historical, philosophical and sociological aspects of childbearing. Articles are international in scope and cite relevant research. The index is extensive and contains biographical entries on important figures in the history of birth studies. - Encyclopedia of Homosexuality. 2 vols. New York: Garland, 1990.
- (Olin Ref and Uris Ref HQ 76.25 .E56)
The most extensive reference book available about all aspects of male and female homosexuality, both current and historic. Signed articles end in bibliographies. Includes many biographical entries and an index. - Encyclopedia of Human Biology. Ed. Renato Dulbecco. 8 vols. San Diego:
Academic, 1991.
- (Mann Ref QP 11 .E56 1991)
This extensive work covers all aspects of human biology. Written by scholars, the lengthy articles are "accessible to the uninitiated; special terminology is either avoided or, when used, is clearly explained in a glossary at the beginning of each article." (Preface) Bibliographies at the end of each article refer to additional, more specialized resources. Volume 8 contains the subject index and a list of cross-references for each article. - Encyclopedia of Social Work. Ed. John B. Turner. 2 vols. New York:
National Association of Social Workers, 1929- .
- (Uris Ref, Mann Ref, and Olin Ref HV 35 .S67)
Attempts to draw together, in some understandable relationship, materials on 1) the professional practices of social work, 2) the social problems and welfare institutions of our day, and 3) the realities of the wider social, political, economic, and physical environment. Includes biographies of (deceased) important persons and national statistical trends in the fields of social work and social welfare. Entries are signed and have bibliographies updated every few years. The most recent edition (1995) is the 19th. There is an excellent subject index at the end of the volume. - Encyclopedia of Sociology. Ed. Edgar F. and Marie L. Borgatta. 4 vols.
New York: Macmillan, 1992.
- (Uris Ref, Mann Ref, Olin Ref HM 17 .E56 1992)
This is the standard subject encyclopedia for all aspects of sociology. The clear and authoritative articles are supplemented with extensive bibliographies. This supersedes much of the information in the International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, except for biographical articles on major sociologists. Thoroughly indexed. - International Handbook on Abortion. New York: Greenwood, 1988.
- (Uris Ref HQ 767 .I605; also Olin stacks)
A country-by-country survey of the recent and historical status of abortion. Includes bibliographies and, usually, statistical tables for each of the 33 countries covered. Indexed. - Khan, Ada P. The A - Z of Women's Sexuality. New York: Facts on File,
1990.
- (Uris Ref and Mann Ref RG 121 .K12 1990)
Brief definitions of scientific and popular terms related to all aspects of women's sexuality are given. The encyclopedia contains extensive cross-referencing and a thorough index. The bibliography is organized by broad subject headings (ex. abortion, gender identity, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.) - Ramachandran, V. S., ed. Encyclopedia of Human Behavior. 4 vols. San
Diego: Academic Press, 1994.
- (Olin Ref and Mann Ref BF 31 .E54 1994)
A collection of reviews for research in psychology. Lengthy, signed essays written by acknowledged experts in the field present an overview of research on each topic. Each essay provides a concise selected bibliography. - Reich, Warren T., ed. Encyclopedia of Bioethics. 5 vols. 2nd ed. New York:
Macmillan, 1995.
- (Uris Ref BJ 57 .E56 1995; Mann Ref QH 322 .E56 1995)
"Bioethics" is defined here as "the systematic study of the moral dimensions--including moral vision, decisions, conduct, and policies--of the life sciences and health care, employing a variety of ethical methodologies in an interdisciplinary setting." (introduction) Anyone interested in the pros and cons of almost any bioethical issue would do well to consult this encyclopedia first. From "Abortion" through "Warfare", issues are discussed at length by philosophers, biologists, physicians, theologians, psychologists, lawyers, various health professionals and social scientists, all known to be experts in their field. Each essay contains a long, up-to-date bibliography. There are a total of 464 articles by 437 authors. Although the volumes are alphabetically arranged by topic an index at the end of Volume 5 helps locate smaller sub-topics found within larger topics. The Code of Ethics of the American Medical Association is one of the more valuable appendixes attached to the final volume. - Sussman, Marvin B., Suzanne K. Steinmetz and Gary W. Peterson eds. Handbook of Marriage and the
Family. 2nd ed. New York: Plenum, 1999.
- (Uris Ref and Mann stacks HQ 518 .H23x 1999)
A comprehensive compendium of articles, research and bibliographies covering all aspects of family life. Chapter headings include such topics as family violence, families and work, families of the future, and human sexuality, to name only a few. A subject index located at the end of the volume provides access to numerous sub-topics within each chapter. - Wolman, B., ed. Handbook of Human Sexuality. Englewood Cliffs:
Prentice-Hall, 1980.
- (Uris Ref HQ 12 .H23+; also Olin stacks)
This handbook contains essays which describe three areas of human sexuality: 1) development and behavior, 2) social, cultural, and legal aspects of sexual behavior, and 3) sexual aberrations and dysfunctions and their various treatment methods. Each essay is followed by a list of suggested readings, and the entire volume concludes with a subject index.
6 July 2001
Michael Engle
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