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Science and Human Behavior by B. F. Skinner (1965, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFree Press
ISBN-100029290406
ISBN-139780029290408
eBay Product ID (ePID)14754
Product Key Features
Book TitleScience and Human Behavior
Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1965
TopicGeneral, Social Psychology, Interpersonal Relations, Movements / Behaviorism
FeaturesReprint
GenrePsychology
AuthorB. F. Skinner
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-432086
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisThe psychology classic--a detailed study of scientific theories of human nature and the possible ways in which human behavior can be predicted and controlled-- from one of the most influential behaviorists of the twentieth century and the author of Walden Two . "This is an important book, exceptionally well written, and logically consistent with the basic premise of the unitary nature of science. Many students of society and culture would take violent issue with most of the things that Skinner has to say, but even those who disagree most will find this a stimulating book." --Samuel M. Strong, The American Journal of Sociology "This is a remarkable book--remarkable in that it presents a strong, consistent, and all but exhaustive case for a natural science of human behavior...It ought to be...valuable for those whose preferences lie with, as well as those whose preferences stand against, a behavioristic approach to human activity." --Harry Prosch, Ethics
LC Classification NumberBF121.S54 1965
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- 06 Jun, 2019
Making the World More Comfortable
S&HB is a textbook written by B. F. Skinner for students in introductory psychology at Harvard. Published in 1953, some of the principles are dated but not the underlying philosophy and the scope of Skinner's approach which begins with basic principles and goes on to cover the behavior of individuals, groups, and eventually the survival of a culture. As good as the book is, one really needs a guide because Skinner's approach to behavior is much different from how behavior is approached in Western culture. For example, Skinner recognizes that humans have feelings, emotions, and can sense events occurring beneath their skins but he does not consider these causes because they cannot readily be altered. (Interestingly, he is concerned with describing how humans can learn to talk about events occurring beneath their skins.) Skinner considered any action of an organism that was mediated by a nervous system and controlled by other aspects of the physical world to be behavior. Given this definition, he asked "What can ethically be done to change and maintain behavior? Lots can be done for the better! Use Google to check out the "Help Section" at the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jun, 2024
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- 26 Oct, 2016
Great book
Great intro book to understanding the science of behavior! I strongly recommend it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
