Understanding Behaviorism 3e P -- William M. Baum

<i>Understanding Behaviorism</i> is a classic textbook that explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems in a scholarly but accessible manner. <br /> <ul> <li>Now in its third edition, the text has been substantially updated to include the latest developments over the last decade in behaviour analysis, evolutionary theory, and cultural evolution theory</li> <li>The only book available that explains behavior analysis and applies it to philosophical and practical problems, written by one of today's best-known and most highly respected behaviorists</li> <li>Explores ancient concepts such as purpose, language, knowledge, and thought, as well as applying behavioural thinking to contemporary social issues like freedom, democracy, and culture</li> <li>Part of the new evolutionary perspective for understanding individual behavior in general and culture in particular - culminates with practical approaches to improving the lives of all humanity</li> </ul><br><br><b>Author:</b> William M. Baum<br><b>Publisher:</b> Wiley-Blackwell<br><b>Published:</b> 03/06/2017<br><b>Pages:</b> 320<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.20lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.50h x 6.60w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781119143642<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>William M. Baum</b> is Professor Emeritus at the University of New Hampshire and a Research Associate at University of California, Davis. He taught for seven years at Harvard University and for more than twenty yea