A 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.
What 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, The Nurture Effect offers evidence-based interventions that
can prevent many of the psychological and behavioral problems that
plague our society.
For 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.
The Nurture Effect 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.
