B F Skinner And Behaviorism In American Culture
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B F Skinner And Behaviorism In American Culture
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Author : Laurence D. Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
B F Skinner And Behaviorism In American Culture written by Laurence D. Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Psychology categories.
From a base of research on laboratory animals in the 1930s, Skinner built a committed and influential following as well as a utopian movement for social reform. His radical ideas attracted much public attention and generated heated controversy. By the mid-1970s, he had become the most widely recognized scientist in America, surpassing even Margaret Mead and Linus Pauling.
Beyond Freedom And Dignity
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Author : B. F. Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2002-03-15
Beyond Freedom And Dignity written by B. F. Skinner and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-03-15 with Psychology categories.
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 autonomous individual; they are perpetuating our use of punishment and blocking the development of more effective cultural practices. Basing his arguments on the massive results of the experimental analysis of behavior he pioneered, Skinner rejects traditional explanations of behavior in terms of states of mind, feelings, and other mental attributes in favor of explanations to be sought in the interaction between genetic endowment and personal history. He argues that instead of promoting freedom and dignity as personal attributes, we should direct our attention to the physical and social environments in which people live. It is the environment rather than humankind itself that must be changed if the traditional goals of the struggle for freedom and dignity are to be reached. Beyond Freedom and Dignity urges us to reexamine the ideals we have taken for granted and to consider the possibility of a radically behaviorist approach to human problems--one that has appeared to some incompatible with those ideals, but which envisions the building of a world in which humankind can attain its greatest possible achievements.
Science And Human Behavior
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Author : B.F Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-12-18
Science And Human Behavior written by B.F Skinner and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-18 with Psychology categories.
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 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
E O Wilson And B F Skinner
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Author : Paul Naour
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2009-02-27
E O Wilson And B F Skinner written by Paul Naour and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-27 with Science categories.
Reviewers have characterized Paul Naour's A Dialogue Between Sociobiology and Radical Behaviorism, which includes brief introductions by E.O. Wilson and B.F. Skinner's elder daughter, Julie Vargus, as an idea book. The work will undoubtedly have a significant academic market and provide students and scholars in biology, ethology, psychology, anthropology, sociology and economics a strong foundation in twentieth century history and systems. Praise for A Dialogue Between Sociobiology and Radical Behaviorism: - E.O. Wilson says of the book: ". . . excellent, an outstanding addition to the history of ideas. It will put Fred Skinner back in the pantheon and, providing context, serve as an excellent introduction to the content and central truths in radical behaviorism. Needless to say, I'm also grateful to have my work following Sociobiology given proper attention." -David Sloan Wilson, author of Darwin’s Cathedral writes: "E.O. Wilson and B.F. Skinner agreed that the human capacity for change is both a product of genetic evolution and an evolutionary process in its own right. Yet, the paradigms of sociobiology and radical behaviorism went in very different directions. Paul Naour's insightful analysis of a taped conversation between Wilson and Skinner goes beyond the historical significance of the conversation and helps to integrate the two paradigms for the future." -Carl Haywood writes: "The present question is whether evolution by natural selection is a useful set of concepts for the development of psychology. Naour’s proposed confluence of radical behaviorism and sociobiology suggests not only that it is, but also that radical behaviorism shares with sociobiology a debt and an allegiance to Darwinism."
About Behaviorism
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Author : Burrhus Frederic Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 1974
About Behaviorism written by Burrhus Frederic Skinner and has been published by Knopf Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Psychology categories.
The basic book about the controversial philosophy known as behaviorism, written by its leading exponent. Bibliography, index. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Reflections On Behaviorism And Society
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Author : Burrhus Frederic Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Release Date : 1978
Reflections On Behaviorism And Society written by Burrhus Frederic Skinner and has been published by Prentice Hall this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Psychology categories.
B.F. Skinner presents his views on behavior modification and the role of behaviorism in society, education, and future attainment of the goals of humanism.
Recent Issues In The Analysis Of Behavior
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Author : Burrhus Frederic Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Release Date : 1989
Recent Issues In The Analysis Of Behavior written by Burrhus Frederic Skinner and has been published by Prentice Hall this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Psychology categories.
Beyond The Box
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Author : Alexandra Rutherford
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2009-05-09
Beyond The Box written by Alexandra Rutherford and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-09 with Medical categories.
B.F. Skinner (1904-1990) is one of the most famous and influential figures in twentieth century psychology. A best-selling author, inventor, and social commentator, Skinner was both a renowned scientist and a public intellectual known for his controversial theories of human behavior. Beyond the Box is the first full-length study of the ways in which Skinner's ideas left the laboratory to become part of the post-war public's everyday lives, and chronicles both the enthusiasm and caution with which this process was received. Using selected case studies, Alexandra Rutherford provides a fascinating account of Skinner and his acolytes' attempts to weave their technology of human behavior into the politically turbulent fabric of 1950s-70s American life. To detail their innovative methods, Rutherford uses extensive archival materials and interviews to study the Skinnerians' creation of human behavior laboratories, management programs for juvenile delinquents, psychiatric wards, and prisons, as well as their influence on the self-help industry with popular books on how to quit smoking, lose weight, and be more assertive. A remarkable look at a post-war scientific and technological revolution, Beyond the Box is a rewarding study of how behavioral theories met real-life problems, and the ways in which Skinner and his followers continue to influence the present.
Dictionary Of Modern American Philosophers
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Author : John R. Shook
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2005-01-01
Dictionary Of Modern American Philosophers written by John R. Shook and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
The Dictionary of Modern American Philosophers includes both academic and non-academic philosophers, anda large number of female and minority thinkers whose work has been neglected. It includes those intellectualsinvolved in the development of psychology, pedagogy, sociology, anthropology, education, theology, politicalscience, and several other fields, before these disciplines came to be considered distinct from philosophy in thelate nineteenth century.Each entry contains a short biography of the writer, an exposition and analysis of his or her doctrines and ideas, abibliography of writings, and suggestions for further reading. While all the major post-Civil War philosophers arepresent, the most valuable feature of this dictionary is its coverage of a huge range of less well-known writers,including hundreds of presently obscure thinkers. In many cases, the Dictionary of Modern AmericanPhilosophers offers the first scholarly treatment of the life and work of certain writers. This book will be anindispensable reference work for scholars working on almost any aspect of modern American thought.
B F Skinner
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Author : Daniel W. Bjork
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993-09-14
B F Skinner written by Daniel W. Bjork and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-09-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A biography of the controversial behavioral psychologist. Bjork, who teaches history at St. Mary's U. in San Antonio, Texas, draws on the Skinner collection in the Harvard archives and other sources to sketch a portrait of Skinner as a boy and as a man and to highlight the development of his thinking. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR