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Psychology: Books

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The University of Manchester Library is home to a significant collection of books relating to Psychology.

E-book Spotlight

Front Cover of Toward an Integrated Science of Wellbeing

Toward an Integrated Science of Wellbeing

There has always been interest in understanding what constitutes the good life. Starting with early philosophical writings, sustainable wellbeing at multiple scales - from physical and psychological health, through to the societal and environmental - has been a fundamental goal. Much has been written at each of these scales, from the perspectives of psychology, medicine, economics, social science, ecology, and political science. However, their interconnections have received far less attention, even though the identification of these interdependencies is critical to the comprehensive understanding and advancement of wellbeing (Provided by Publisher).

This title was acquired through the Library's Order a Book service.

Front cover of Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology

Now in its third edition, Educational Psychology offers a comprehensive overview of how key advances in social, developmental and cognitive psychology impact upon the role of educational psychologists working today. Written by leading researchers, the book also explores controversies and dilemmas in both research and practice, providing students with a balanced and cutting-edge introduction to both the field and the profession.Fully revised throughout, and with a new chapter exploring how educational psychologists work with schools to support children and young people’s mental health, this third edition aims to encourage students to integrate their understanding of core psychological disciplines, as well as to consider what ‘evidence-informed practice’ really means. Organised into two broad sections related to learning and to social, emotional and mental health, the book features a selection of vignettes from educational psychologists working in a range of contexts, as well as tasks and scenarios to support a problem-orientated approach to study.By integrating both research and everyday practice, the book is unique in engaging a critical appreciation of both the possibilities and limitations of educational psychology. It is the ideal book for any student wishing to engage with this important and evolving field of study - Provided by publisher.

Locating and borrowing books

You can use Library Search to search for both print and eBooks as well as a range of other resources including articles, journals, and databases.

Guide to printed collections

The Library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme (Dewey for short) to arrange books and other resources on the shelves so you can locate them easily.

The vast majority of books concerning Psychology and related subjects can be found in the Main Library.

Subject Areas Classmark(s) Locations
Psychology 150 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2
Perception, movement, emotions and drives 152 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2
Conscious mental processes and intelligence 153 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2
Subconscious and altered states 154 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2
Differential and developmental psychology 155 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2
Comparative psychology 156 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2
Applied psychology 158 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2
Development 136 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2
Communities 307 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2
Schools and their activities; special education 371 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 2

Human physiology

(relating to biopsychology/physiological psychology)

612 (specifically 612.8)

Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 3
Relating to counselling / psychotherapy / cognitive behavioural therapy 616 (specifically 616.8914) Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 3

 
More information: Locating books on shelves

For help with finding your way around the Main Library, please use our new Interactive Map.

Course reading lists

You can access your course reading lists in Blackboard: 

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Reading Lists

E-book collections

The Library provides access to numerous e-book collections that host many titles relating to Psychology and other subjects. Follow this link to browse different collections you can explore to find e-books relating to your studies. 

E-book collections

E-book collections

Order a Book

If the Library doesn't already hold a copy of the book you need, fill in the Order a Book form and we will get it for you.

University staff should use the Order a Book (Staff) form.

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Theses and dissertations

Theses can be a valuable source of information for your research and are very useful points of reference for when you come to write your own thesis.

For detailed information on how to access theses from the University of Manchester, and from other universities in the UK and internationally, please visit our Theses Library Guide

 

Theses

 

 

Doctoral/Research Theses

  • Electronic versions of many open-access University of Manchester research theses, submitted from the 2010 session onwards, are available on Research Explorer, the University of Manchester’s research database.

 

Theses from other UK/International Institutions

  • ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global (PQDT Global)

    A searchable and browsable database of dissertations and theses from around the world, spanning from 1743 to the present day. It also offers full text for graduate works added since 1997, along with selected full text for works written prior to 1997. It contains a significant amount of new international dissertations and theses both in citations and in full text. Designated as an official offsite repository for the U.S. Library of Congress, PQDT Global offers comprehensive historic and ongoing coverage for North American works and significant and growing international coverage from a multiyear program of expanding partnerships with international universities and national associations.

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