Buch, Englisch, 138 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 367 g
A Dialogue Between Sociobiology and Radical Behaviorism
Buch, Englisch, 138 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 367 g
Reihe: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects
ISBN: 978-0-387-89461-4
Verlag: Springer
Reviewers have characterized Paul Naour's 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
- 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."
Zielgruppe
Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Neurobiologie, Verhaltensbiologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein Soziobiologie
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Evolutionsbiologie
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Humanbiologie Physische Anthropologie, Paläoanthropologie, Evolutionäre Anthropologie
Weitere Infos & Material
“Selection by Consequences”: The Essential B.F. Skinner.- Human Sociobiology: The Essential E.O. Wilson.- A Consilient View of B.F. Skinner and E.O. Wilson: The Operant Foundation of Sociobiology.- Conversation Between B.F. Skinner and E.O. Wilson.- To What Beginning?.- The Challenge: A More Integrated Approach to Human Nature.
