Historical Encyclopedia of School Psychology

(Hardback)

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This historical reference book dealing with school psychology covers over 450 terms, concepts, important people and organisations, issues, events, and other topics of note. This is a user-friendly encyclopedia for gathering information about the field of school psychology quickly and points to sources for further study. It should be particularly useful in defining terms that are used frequently and for those seeking both historical and contemporary information. A large team of experts has developed this work which is intended for college and university libraries, programme directors in school psychology, students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and school psychologists. It should also be helpful to guidance counsellors, social workers, health service providers in psychology, and medical libraries.

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In more than 400 entries, this encyclopedia treats several areas relevant to school psychology: assessment, intervention, consultation, administration and supervision, professional guidelines, agencies, and issues... Valuable for undergraduate and graduate programs and for practicing professionals.-Choice
This unusual encyclopedia in intended as a single-volume reference for school psychologists and others in need of historical and contemporary information on the field of school psychology...Because it provides information on a broad range opf topics and personalities related to school psychology, this is recommended for academic education and psychology reference collections.-Reference Book Review
"In more than 400 entries, this encyclopedia treats several areas relevant to school psychology: assessment, intervention, consultation, administration and supervision, professional guidelines, agencies, and issues... Valuable for undergraduate and graduate programs and for practicing professionals."-Choice
"This unusual encyclopedia in intended as a single-volume reference for school psychologists and others in need of historical and contemporary information on the field of school psychology...Because it provides information on a broad range opf topics and personalities related to school psychology, this is recommended for academic education and psychology reference collections."-Reference Book Review

Author Bio

THOMAS K. FAGAN, Professor of Psychology, at the University of Memphis, Tennessee, has devoted his career to the study of school psychology. His coauthored or coedited books include, School Psychology: Past, Present, and Future (1994), Exploring Applied Psychology (1994), and Bibliographic Guide (1985). PAUL G. WARDEN, Professor of Applied and Behavioral Studies in Education, Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, has dedicated many years to teaching and researching school psychology. He has also provided his service as a school psychologist.