E.O. Wilson and B.F. Skinner: A Dialogue Between Sociobiology and Radical Behaviorism (Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects)

Reviewers have characterizednbsp;Paul Naours A Dialogue Between Sociobiology and Radical Behaviorism,nbsp;whichnbsp;includes brief introductions by E.O. Wilson and B.F. Skinners elder daughter,Julie Vargus, as an idea book.nbsp;The work willnbsp;undoubtedlynbsp;have anbsp;significant academic market andnbsp;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 context, serve as an excellent introduction to the content and central truths in radical behaviorism. Needless to say, Im also grateful to have my work following Sociobiology given proper attention.nbsp; -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 Naours 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.nbsp;-Carl Haywood writes: The present question is whether evolution by natural selection is a useful set of concepts for the development of psychology.nbsp; 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.nbsp

Author: Paul Naour

Language: English

Edition: 1

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 157

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2009-03-19