A group of respected historians and authorities reassess the role of B. F. Skinner and contemporary behaviorism in the history of 20th-century psychology. This landmark collection provides an interesting mix of modern perspectives to clarify perceptions of the theories and approaches of Skinner and [...]

Skinner founded his career in "asset protection" on fear. To touch anyone under his protection was to invite destruction. A savagely effective methodology, until Skinner's CIA handlers began to fear him as much as his enemies did and banished him to the hinterlands of the intelligence community.

IS IMMORTALITY WORTH THE PRICE?The savage ocean planet of Spatterjay draws visitors with very different agendas. Erlin is immortal and seeks a reason to keep living. Janer hosts a hive mind, which paid him to find this planet. And Keech is an agent of Earth who's been dead for seven hundred years - [...]

"Introductory Sociology" is a textbook structured to cover all the main substantive topics studied at an introductory level within a framework that engages with contemporary debates about modernity, globalization and social identity.[...]

Provides students with an understanding of natural and man made hazards. This book features case studies that are used as the basis for analysis of different types of hazard, the risks posed by hazards, and the process of risk assessment and responses to counteract the dangers posed by hazards. It p[...]

Due for publication in May 2009, AQA A2 Geography is the companion text to the bestselling textbook for AQA AS students. The authors, drawing on their extensive teaching experience, have ensured that coverage is not only comprehensive but also easily accessible, giving students the perfect platform [...]

An eminent psychologist and a gerontologist explain how to cope with the problems of aging and how to get the most out of one's later years[...]

The basic book about the controversial philosophy known as behaviorism, written by its leading exponent. Bibliography, index.



"A much more effective work than Beyond Freedom and Dignity precisely because it takes more seriously the tradition (or the histori[...]

A valuable overview of edible oil processing technology and applications Covers the latest technologies which address new environmental and nutritional requirements Reviews the current state of world edible oil markets Includes a dedicated chapter addressing refinery design.[...]