Verbal Behavior - B.F. Skinner - 1957

Unravel the mysteries of human language through the groundbreaking lens of B.F. Skinner's Verbal Behavior. This seminal work challenges traditional linguistics, arguing that language acquisition and use can be understood entirely through the principles of operant conditioning. Using thought-provoking examples, Skinner breaks down speech into its fundamental units and explores how they are shaped by reinforcement and the social environment. Prepare to have your assumptions about language rattled as you embark on this fascinating journey into the science of human communication. Whether you're a psychologist, linguist, or simply curious about the mind, Verbal Behavior offers a unique and powerful perspective that will leave you perceiving language in a whole new light. Verbal Behavior - B.F. Skinner Published 1957, Prentice-Hall, Inc. New Jersey Hardcover. Approx 6.25 x 9in. 480pp. Name of a previous owner written on front page; notes written on rear endpapers. (see photos). Otherwise in good condition.