Krapp, Kristine M

Contains articles that provide information on the lives and theories of nine of the most frequently studied or significant psychologists in history, and includes analyses of the political, social, and scientific contexts in which they worked, critical response, sidebars, and other reference aids. Arranged alphabetically from L to Z.

Presents a collection of alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about human development from birth through adolescence, providing articles that cover the important stages, theories and issues in child development.

Provides information on the manufacture of a variety of items, with step-by-step descriptions of processes, explanations of technical terms and concepts, and illustrations.

Contains articles that provide information on twenty of the most frequently studied or significant psychologists in history, each with a biography, an account of his or her theories, analysis of the political, social, and scientific contexts in which the individual worked, critical response, sidebars, and other reference aids.

Provides updated biographical information on sixty-five scientists included in the four-volume set "Notable Twentieth-Century Scientists," and features approximately 250 additional biographies of modern scientists.

Profiles approximately 250 African-Americans who have made contributions to the sciences, including inventors, researchers, award winners, and educators.

Contains articles that provide information on twenty of the most frequently studied or significant psychologists in history, each with a biography, an account of his or her theories, analysis of the political, social, and scientific contexts in which the individual worked, critical response, sidebars, and other reference aids.