Burrhus F. Skinner - The Shaping of Behaviour

Informationen zum Autor Frederick Toates Klappentext As the world faces up to the challenges of climate change and the threat to security, Skinner's contributions on these issues continue to resonate today. In this stimulating introduction for students and general readers, Toates places Skinner's ideas within the context of mainstream psychological thought, presenting a balanced synthesis of the psychologist's work and his approach. The author reveals the links between Skinner's perspective and other branches of psychology, highlighting his solutions to problems at individual, society and global levels. Zusammenfassung As the world faces up to the challenges of climate change and the threat to security, Skinner's contributions on these issues continue to resonate today. Inhaltsverzeichnis Who was B.F. Skinner? Biography, Background and Impact Looking at the Evidence Linking Skinner to Other Perspectives on Behaviour The Relationship with Biology Determinism, Freedom and Autonomy Skinnerian Advice for Living Life Social Policy Development and Education Helping to Ease Human Suffering Ethics, Religion and the Skinnerian Good Life The Environment and a Sustainable Future Conclusions.

Product details

• Authors: Frederick Toates, Frederick M. Toates
• Assisted by: Richard Stevens (Editor)
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.09.2009
• EAN: 9780230218666
• ISBN: 978-0-230-21866-6
• No. of pages: 150
• Series: Mind Shapers; Mind Shapers
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Biographies, autobiographies; B, Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology, History of Psychology