Walden Two

Name: Walden Two
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SKU: 9780872207783
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By B. F. Skinner

Series: Hackett Classics

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Summary

Walden Two by B. F. Skinner is a thought-provoking tale set in a utopian community committed to creating a fulfilling and efficient society. The story follows a group of visitors exploring this experimental village, where behavioural engineering principles replace traditional social structures. Through debates and discussions, the novel examines the potential and challenges of a scientifically managed society.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by philosophical discussions on utopian societies and the application of behavioural science in the organisation of communal living. It's an engaging exploration of how human behaviour can be shaped to create harmonious living without the constraints of traditional societal norms. This thought-provoking story might appeal to readers interested in the intersection of psychology, sociology, and speculative fiction.

Walden Two

This fictional outline of a modern utopia has been a centre of controversy ever since its publication in 1948. Set in the United States, it pictures a society in which human problems are solved by a scientific technology of human conduct.

Description

A reprint of the 1976 Macmillan edition.

Series: Hackett Classics

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Walden Two by B. F. Skinner is generally praised for its thought-provoking exploration of a utopian society guided by behavioural science principles. Reviews often highlight the book's examination of the balance between individual freedom and societal control. Some critics appreciate Skinner's bold ideas, while others find the practical implementation of such a society challenging and controversial.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872207783

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 320

Collections

B. F. Skinner Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Burrhus Frederic Skinner (1904 1990), regarded by many as the most important and influential psychologist since Freud, earned his doctorate in psychology at Harvard University in 1931. Following appointments at the University of Minnesota and Indiana University, he returned to Harvard in 1948. He remained there for the rest of his career, retiring in 1974 as Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology.