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B. F. Skinner books in order

American behaviorist

Lived
1904–1990
Country
United States
Books
26

B. F. Skinner published 2 novels, 19 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with The Behavior of Organisms (1938). The best-known is Walden Two (1948).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with B. F. Skinner

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Behavior of Organisms (1938)

    457 pages

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  2. Walden Two (1948)

    320 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Schedules of Reinforcement (1957)

    741 pages

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  2. Verbal Behavior (1957)

    478 pages

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  3. Cumulative Record (1959)

    517 pages

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  4. Science and Human Behavior. -- (1959)

    461 pages

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  5. The Analysis of Behavior (1961)

    263 pages

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  6. The Technology of Teaching (1968)

    271 pages

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  7. Contingencies of Reinforcement (1969)

    319 pages

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  8. Beyond Freedom and Dignity (1971)

    227 pages

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  9. About Behaviorism (1974)

    275 pages

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  10. Particulars of My Life (B.F. Skinner's Autobiography, Pt 1) (1976)

    319 pages

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  11. Reflections on Behaviorism and Society (1978)

    209 pages

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  12. Notebooks (1980)

    386 pages

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  13. Skinner for the Classroom (1982)

    294 pages

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  14. A Matter of Consequences (1983)

    441 pages

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  15. Enjoy Old Age (1983)

    157 pages

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  16. The Shaping of a Behaviorist (B.F. Skinner's Autobiography, Pt 2) (1984)

    373 pages

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  17. Upon Further Reflection (1987)

    214 pages

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  18. Recent Issues in the Analysis of Behavior (1989)

    147 pages

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  19. About Behaviourism (2006)

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Other books in order

  1. The Design of Cultures (1962)

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  2. Handwriting with Write and See (1965)

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  3. Development of Methods of Preparing Materials for Teaching Machines. -- (1968)

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  4. A Dialog on the Control of Human Behavior (1975)

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  5. Walden Dos (Spanish Edition) (2015)

    239 pages

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About B. F. Skinner

Burrhus Frederic Skinner was an American psychologist, behaviorist, inventor, and social philosopher. He was the Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University from 1948 until his retirement in 1974.

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B. F. Skinner FAQ

How many books has B. F. Skinner written?
B. F. Skinner published 2 novels, 19 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read B. F. Skinner's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Walden Two.
What is B. F. Skinner's last book?
Recent Issues in the Analysis of Behavior (1989).
What is B. F. Skinner's most famous book?
Walden Two (1948) is B. F. Skinner's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.