Understanding Behaviorism

Behavior, Culture, and Evolution

De: William M. Baum

Narrado por: Brian Arens

A mainstay in my undergraduate learning course, Understanding Behaviorism is an excellent text covering the core concepts of both the philosophy of behaviorism and the science of behavior analysis. Dr. Baum provides a clear, accessible introduction that anyone interested in behavior analysis or psychology should read. ― Matthew Bell, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of California San Diego

Understanding Behaviorism: Behavior, Culture, and Evolution is a classic textbook that explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems in a scholarly but accessible manner. 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. Written by one of today’s best-known and most highly respected behaviorists, William M. Baum, this is the only book available that explains behavior analysis and applies it to philosophical and practical problems. Baum expertly 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. This updated third edition is 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.

This audiobook is masterfully read by Brian Arens, and was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. Audio engineering by Blake Rook.

NOT THE WHOLE BOOK!!!!

I am stunned that I bought a book and it omits the last three chapters. That is rubbish

Incomplete Book & Sound Mishaps

Grateful it’s available on Audible and would appreciate it more if all the chapters were included. Chapters 12, 13 & 14 are missing . And the audio isn’t consistent & sometimes turn into a creepy deep voice that gets slower and slower .