Social Sciences

The Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent contains thousands of ready-to-use facts from the fields of education, psychology, sociology, and the arts. The 411 entries and more than 550,000 words review research findings on giftedness, talent, and creativity and their applications in education, training, science and the arts, government policy, and everyday life. Ed. by Barbara Kerr.

2009

In this encyclopedia, an international group of scholars and writers provides access to the fascinating literature that has explored such questions of psychology, learning theory, game theory, and history in depth. In addition, entries describe both adult and childhood play and games in dozens of cultures around the world and throughout history. This unique encyclopedia provides access not only to sophisticated analyses of social thinkers like Huizinga, Vygotsky, and Sutton-Smith but to the wide variety of games, toys, sports, and entertainments found around the world. Ed. by Rodney P. Carlisle.

2009

The Encyclopedia of Black Studies has brought together the work of nearly 200 scholars with the objective of securing a baseline for the establishment of a canon of the field. Our intention has been to convey a sense of the research activity, conceptualization, and pedagogy of Black Studies scholars. Thus, we have created an encyclopedia that is conceptually driven rather than personality driven; that is, the ideas and concepts of the field are thrust into the forefront and create the context within which individuals' contributions are acknowledged. Ed. by Molefi Kete Asante and Ama Mazama.

2005

This two-volume reference work details the ways in which the tenets and foundations of African American culture have given rise to today’s society. Approaching the field from a “street level” perspective, these two volumes cover topics such as rap music, sports, television, cinema, racism, religion, literature, among others. Included as part of the SAGE e-Reference Library.

This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive background for those interested in issues involving schools and society. Touches on aspects of history and sociology, and topics such as globalization and technology. Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr., general editor.

2009

Organization studies is the examination of how individuals construct organizational structures, processes, and practices and how these, in turn, shape social relations and create institutions that ultimately influence people. Stewart Clegg and James R. Bailey, general editors.

2008

Includes about 650 articles on all aspects of human development, a field which describes the growth and development of the human being, including physical, social, psychological, and emotional development from conception through death. Neil J. Salkind, editor.

2006

Over 275 articles on topics such as aggression, the relationship between poverty and achievement in schools, lifelong learning, quantitative methods, and emerging adulthood. Neil J. Salkind, editor.

2008

The Encyclopedia of Education Law is intended to be a comprehensive source on education law for undergraduate and graduate students, educators, legal practitioners, and general readers. Includes excerpts from 35 key cases. Charles J. Russo, editor

2006

Articles on current issues relating to students, teachers, staff and curriculum in the United States. Thomas L. Good, editor.

2009