General & Specialized
Encyclopedias
Guide
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On the web at www.westgatech.edu/library
The purpose of a general or specialized encyclopedia is to provide an overview on a subject or topic, as well
as to provide narrower aspects of a given subject or topic.
GENERAL ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Collier’s Encyclopedia (Ref. AE5.C683)
[The] Encyclopedia Americana (Ref. AE5.E333)
[The] New Encyclopedia Britannica (Ref. AE5.E363) also on GALILEO
SPECIALIZED ENCYCLOPEDIAS (Selected titles)
Psychology, Philosophy, and Sociology
Encyclopedia of Human Behavior (Ref. BF31.G6)
Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences (Ref. H40.A2 I5)
Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears, and Anxieties (Ref. RC525.D63)
Encyclopedia of Ethics (Ref. BJ63.E45)
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Ref. B51.R68)
Encyclopedia of Child Abuse (Ref. HV6626.5.C57)
Technology and Science
Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering (Ref.QA76.15.E48)
Encyclopedia of Physics (Ref. QC5.M15)
Encyclopedia of Robotics (Ref TJ210.4.G53)
Encyclopedia of Telecommunications (TK5102.E646)
Encyclopedia of Networking (TK5105.5.S428)
Culinary Arts
Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine (Ref. TP548.L345)
Encyclopedia of Herbs Spices and Flavorings (TX406.E54)
Encyclopedia of Wine (Ref.TP546.G57)
Encyclopedia of Classic French Pastries (TX773.W484)
Education
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Education (Ref. LB1139.25.E53)
Encyclopedia of Theme Activities (LB1140.35.C74)
Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence (HQ772.G27)
Health Related
Encyclopedia of Radiographic Positioning (Ref. RC78.4.E53)
Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health (RA784.R646)
Encyclopedia of Mental Health (Ref.RA790.5.E53)
Encyclopedia of Aging (Ref. HQ1061.E53)
Encyclopedia of Cancer (Ref. RC262.E558)
Business
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (Ref. HF5382.U5.C337)
Encyclopedia of Business and Management (Ref. HF1001.I53)
Encyclopedia of Business (Ref. HF1001.E466)