The 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...
The psychology classic--a detailed study of scientific theories of human nature and the possible ways in which human behavior can be predicted and ...
A] wealth of practical guidelines to enhance the pleasures of life. Jane E. Brody, New York Times With humor and personal anecdotes, Skinner] suggest ways to shape an older person s environment so that the imperfections of old age present as few intrusions as possible. New Orleans Times-Picayune"
A] wealth of practical guidelines to enhance the pleasures of life. Jane E. Brody, New York Times With humor and personal anecdotes, Skinner] sugges...
In this profound and profoundly controversial work, a landmark of 20th-century thought originally published in 1971, B. F. Skinner makes his definitive statement about humankind and society.
Insisting that the problems of the world today can be solved only by dealing much more effectively with human behavior, Skinner argues that our traditional concepts of freedom and dignity must be sharply revised. They have played an important historical role in our struggle against many kinds of tyranny, he acknowledges, but they are now responsible for the futile defense of a presumed free and...
In this profound and profoundly controversial work, a landmark of 20th-century thought originally published in 1971, B. F. Skinner makes his defini...
This fictional outline of a modern utopia has been a center of controversy ever since its publication in 1948. Set in the United States, it pictures a society in which human problems are solved by a scientific technology of human conduct.
A reprint of the 1976 Macmillan edition.
This fictional outline of a modern utopia has been a center of controversy ever since its publicatio...
This fictional outline of a modern utopia has been a center of controversy ever since its publication in 1948. Set in the United States, it pictures a society in which human problems are solved by a scientific technology of human conduct.
A reprint of the 1976 Macmillan edition.
This fictional outline of a modern utopia has been a center of controversy ever since its publication in...
