Understanding Behaviorism: Behavior, Culture, and Evolution - Softcover

Baum, William M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 140511262X ISBN 13: 9781405112628

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2004

Synopsis

Understanding Behaviorism explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems in a scholarly but accessible manner. Only book available that both explains behavior analysis and deals with philosophical and practical problems. Makes behaviorism accessible and explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems. Treats the ancient concepts of purpose, knowledge, language, and thought as well as modern social problems like freedom, responsibility, government, and culture. Offers practical approaches to improving the lives of all humankind. Includes suggestions for further reading.

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Product Description:

Explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems. This book treats the ancient concepts of purpose, knowledge, language, and thought as well as modern social problems like freedom, responsibility, government, and culture. It offers practical approaches to improving the lives of the humankind.

Review:

William Baum s book is a fine explication of some of the most powerful ideas in psychology. Behaviorism is out of vogue in some circles, but knowing about ideas of reinforcement, stimulus control, shaping and many other critical concepts is crucial knowledge for those who wish to understand overt human behavior. Baum s book provides a wonderful introduction into this important intellectual endeavor. I highly recommend it. Henry L. Roediger, III, Washington University in St. Louis

"This is a standard text on behaviourism, but one with the widest possible range. The first part is historical, but also relates behaviourism to philosophy of science and to distinctions between public and private. Part Two proposes a scientific model of behaviour, considering reinforcement, purpose, stimulus control, language and rule–governed behaviour. Perhaps the most interesting section for the general reader is the third on social issues: freedom, responsibility, values in science and religion, and the evolution and design of culture." The Scientific and Medical Network Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 140511262X
• ISBN 13: 9781405112628
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 319