{"product_id":"the-nurture-effect-how-the-science-of-human-behavior-can-improve-our-lives-and-our-world-paperback","title":"The Nurture Effect: How the Science of Human Behavior Can Improve Our Lives and Our World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony Biglan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteven C. Hayes\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eDavid Sloan Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Afterword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating look at the evolution of behavioral science, the revolutionary way it's changing the way we live, and how nurturing environments can increase people's well-being in virtually every aspect of our society, from early childhood education to corporate practices. If you want to know how you can help create a better world, read this book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if there were a way to prevent criminal behavior, mental illness, drug abuse, poverty, and violence? Written by behavioral scientist Tony Biglan, and based on his ongoing research at the Oregon Research Institute, \u003cem\u003eThe Nurture Effect \u003c\/em\u003eoffers evidence-based interventions that can prevent many of the psychological and behavioral problems that plague our society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decades, behavioral scientists have investigated the role our environment plays in shaping who we are, and their research shows that we now have the power within our own hands to reduce violence, improve cognitive development in our children, increase levels of education and income, and even prevent future criminal behaviors. By cultivating a positive environment in all aspects of society--from the home, to the classroom, and beyond--we can ensure that young people arrive at adulthood with the skills, interests, assets, and habits needed to live healthy, happy, and productive lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nurture Effect\u003c\/em\u003e details over forty years of research in the behavioral sciences, as well as the author's own research. Biglan illustrates how his findings lay the framework for a model of societal change that has the potential to reverberate through all environments within society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Biglan, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a senior scientist at Oregon Research Institute, and a leading figure in the development of prevention science. His research over the past thirty years has helped to identify effective family, school, and community interventions to prevent the most common and costly problems of childhood and adolescence. He is a leader in efforts to use prevention science to build more nurturing families, schools, and communities throughout the world. Biglan lives in Eugene, OR. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForeword writer \u003cstrong\u003eSteven C. Hayes, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, is Nevada Foundation Professor in the department of psychology at the University of Nevada. An author of thirty-four books and more than 470 scientific articles, he has shown in his research how language and thought leads to human suffering. He cofounded acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)--a powerful therapy method that is useful in a wide variety of areas. Hayes has been president of several scientific societies and has received several national awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfterword writer \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Sloan Wilson, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, is president of the Evolution Institute and SUNY distinguished professor of biology and anthropology at Binghamton University. He applies evolutionary theory to all aspects of humanity, in addition to the biological world. His books include \u003cem\u003eDarwin's Cathedral\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEvolution for Everyone: How Darwin's Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Neighborhood Project\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDoes Altruism Exist? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764187595040,"sku":"9781684031801","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c0e31307989c8ff237345b3717d14aa8.webp?v=1780245160","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-nurture-effect-how-the-science-of-human-behavior-can-improve-our-lives-and-our-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}