By B. F. Skinner

Particulars of My Life is the first volume of renowned behavioral psychologist B. F. Skinner's autobiography. In this engaging and reflective memoir, Skinner recounts his childhood in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, his years at Hamilton College, his early ambition to become a writer, and the experiences that ultimately led him toward a groundbreaking career in psychology. Written with honesty, insight, and warmth, the book offers readers a personal view of the formative events that shaped one of the twentieth century's most influential psychologists..

Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 1976 . 319 pages .

By Olive Anderson

Historical Context: The book explores the history of suicide in Victorian and Edwardian England, focusing on statistical data, personal experiences, societal attitudes, and prevention efforts.

Statistical Analysis: It examines the processes behind official suicide statistics, highlighting the variability in data collection and the challenges in interpreting these statistics accurately.

Personal Experiences: The book delves into individual case histories,particularly through coroners' records, to understand the personal andsocial contexts of suicide during this period.

Societal Attitudes and Prevention: It discusses the societal attitudes towards suicide and the various efforts made by authorities and individuals to prevent it, including legal, medical, and philanthropic interventions.

Clarendon Press, 1987, 475 pages