Author B.F. Skinner is considered the Patriarch of Behaviorism, and Walden Two is his allegorical yet practical treatise on creating Utopia. Is Utopia possible? How can it be achieved? Is "behavioral engineering" a gift or heresy? Walden Two is an engaging book that paints a compelling picture for a
Thoreau's Walden (Cliffs Notes)
β Scribed by Joseph R. Jr. McElrath
- Publisher
- Cliffs Notes
- Year
- 1964
- Tongue
- English
- Edition
- Cliff Notes Paperback
- Category
- Library
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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on Walden, you discover the most important work of Henry David ThoreauΒ βΒ his exploration of the transcendentalist's striving to realize the possibility of one's own perfection and divinity. What results is an account of Thoreau's two-year stay at Walden Pond, as he celebrates nature as he moves toward spiritual rebirth and fulfillment.Chapter summaries and commentaries take you through Thoreau's journey, and essays help you understand the Transcendentalist movement and Thoreau's place in it. Other features that help you study includeA section on the life and background of Henry David ThoreauA section of essay questions and theme topicsA selected bibliographyClassic literature or modern modern-day treasure β you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
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