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Paul Naour - B. F. Skinner and E. O. Wilson - 9780387894614 - V9780387894614
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B. F. Skinner and E. O. Wilson

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Description for B. F. Skinner and E. O. Wilson hardcover. In 1987, E.O. Wilson and B.F. Skinner had a conversation about sociobiology. This book uses that conversation as a springboard to a more integrated view of behaviorism and sociobiology. It includes introductory essays by Wilson and Skinner's daughter. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 138 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 405.

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 ... Read more

-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."

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
138
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects
Number of Pages
138
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387894614
SKU
V9780387894614
Shipping Time
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Ref
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Reviews for B. F. Skinner and E. O. Wilson
From the reviews: “Paul Naour’s book is a modest, introductory attempt to identify points of contact between two of the most notable life scientists of the 20th century … . Naour’s volume should be appeal to those wanting an introduction to or review of Skinner’s ideas, to those curious about the Wilson-Skinner meeting, and to professors teaching upper-level undergraduate ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for B. F. Skinner and E. O. Wilson


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