THE NURTURE EFFECT.

This is the first book to provide a history of the behavioral
science revolution of the past fifty years.

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 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. 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 40 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.

Anthony Biglan, PhD, is senior scientist at Oregon Research Institute and a leading figure in the development of prevention science. His research has helped to identify effective family, school, and community interventions to prevent the most common and costly problems of childhood and adolescence. Biglan lives in Eugene, OR.
Foreword writer Steven C. Hayes, PhD, is Nevada Foundation Professor in the department of psychology at the University of Nevada and cofounder of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Afterword writer David Sloan Wilson, PhD, is president of the Evolution Institute and SUNY professor of biology and anthropology at Binghamton University.