Like Reflections on Behaviorism and Society, this is not a book to be read straight through. There is no central theme beyond the commitment to an experimental analysis of behavior and its use in the interpretation of human affairs. The book moves from the very general (the three chapters on global problems in Part I) to the very particular (the four chapters, for specialists only, on the experimental analysis of operant behavior in Part V). The three chapters in Part II analyze the role of selection by consequences in evolution and operant conditioning. The chapters in Part III are criticisms of the cognitive approach to human behavior in psychology and education. The chapters in Part IV apply an operant analysis to self-management in writing papers and growing old.
Because the papers were written to be read separately, they may be read in any order. There is some repetition, but none, I hope, beyond a helpful emphasis of of a few basic points. Professor Barbara Ross has done much to improve the ease with which these papers can be read and understood. I am greatly indebted to her for extensive editorial help. I also thank Jean Fargo and Judy Fahey for their part in the final word processing of the manuscript.
[From the Preface of Upon Further Reflection (1987). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc..]
Upon Further Reflection (ISBN 0-13-938986-5) is low in stock, but currently available for instructors only from:
If you have trouble obtaining this book call Book Look at (800) 223-0540. For US$5 per title per month, they will search for this and any other book. All you need to provide is the title and author. Providing the name of the publisher, and the book's ISBN may help speed the process.
If you cannot obtain a copy of this book and would like photocopies of parts of the book or permission to photocopy the book contact: