Scientific Framework for Compassion and Social Justice: Lessons in Applied Behavior Analysis

A Scientific Framework for Compassion and Social Justice provides an in-depth understanding of the behavior analytic principles that maintain social justice issues and promote self-awareness and compassion. It combines personal experiences, scientific explanations, and effective strategies to promote a better existence and a better world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

A Scientific Framework for Compassion and Social Justice delves deep into the behavior analytic principles that underpin social justice issues, while also emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and compassion. Building upon the objectives of applied behavioral analysis (ABA), this comprehensive collection of essays, penned by esteemed experts from diverse fields, combines personal anecdotes, scientific insights, and practical strategies to foster a better existence and a more harmonious world. The chapters explore the self-imposed barriers that contribute to human suffering and provide scientific explanations for how the environment can be systematically shaped to promote harmony, equality, fulfillment, and love.

The primary objective of this text is to guide the reader toward channeling their overwhelming feelings of confusion and upheaval into meaningful action and to inspire them to advocate for social justice while rallying others to engage in value-based actions. The enduring benefits of these essays extend beyond ABA practitioners to readers in gender studies, diversity studies, education, public health, and other mental health fields.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 239 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367676186