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

The book utilizes an unpublished conversation between B.F. Skinner and E.O. Wilson in 1987 as a springboard to lead readers to a more integrated view of behaviorism and sociobiology Reviewers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 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 2009, XIX, 138 p. 25 illus. 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 Printed book evolution and an evolutionary process in its own right. Yet, the paradigms of sociobiology and Hardcover 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 169,99 € | £149.99 | $219.99 [1]181,89 € (D) | 186,99 € (A) | CHF conversation and helps to integrate the two paradigms for the future." -Carl Haywood writes: 200,50 "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 Softcover sociobiology suggests not only that it is, but also that radical behaviorism shares with 149,52 € | £109.99 | $169.99 sociobiology a debt and an allegiance to Darwinism." [1]159,99 € (D) | 164,47 € (A) | CHF 176,50 eBook 117,69 € | £87.50 | $129.00 [2]117,69 € (D) | 117,69 € (A) | CHF 141,00 Available from your library or springer.com/shop MyCopy [3] Printed eBook for just € | $ 24.99 springer.com/mycopy

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