A Cartoon Homage to Skinner

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Skinner in Life Magazine

Since Kent's midnight postings are currently in the area of operant conditioning I thought I'd look for some articles on B.F. Skinner in the newly released complete archive of Life Magazine on Google Books. Here are some stories I've found:

• Boxes for Babies
• This Smart University of Minnesota Rat Works a Slot Machine for a Living
• The Chemical Mind Changers
• Review of Beyond Freedom and Dignity
• Ping Pong for Pigeons

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BF Skinner Foundation

According to their website, "the B. F. Skinner Foundation provides historical information about the life and contributions of B. F. Skinner and supports humane practices based upon his heritage".

The website includes:

• a biography of Skinner's life
• a brief article by Skinner, "A Brief Survey of Operant Conditioning", detailing the basics of operant conditioning
• some photos and video clips of Skinner
• a complete online book, Science and Human Behavior

The site can be found at http://www.bfskinner.org

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Skinner's Walden Two

Walden Two is Skinner's classic attempt to put the principles of operant conditioning into practice. More a traditional novel with a storyline than an academic explanation of theory, Skinner tries to explain what a society based on operant conditioning would look like.

The complete book is not yet online for free. Amazon.com has used copies for under $1 a piece.

Compete online version of the Spark Notes for Walden Two
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/walden2/

Wikipedia entry for Walden Two
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden_Two

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