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This book asserts that the better one understands the causes of behavior, the better one can apply that knowledge to produce a better world. It describes the mechanisms that cause human behavior, such as freedom of will, in a manner consistent with religious beliefs. It also asserts that all avenues for studying human behavior, like intuition and prayer, are acceptable and necessary. Thus, when studying the agent of human action, we must rely ...

An action thriller with a message...." On a South Sea island, psychology professor Burnhouse has established an experimental Utopian society based on "anti-humanistic" science and technology. Because his "behavioristic model" denies that human beings possess freedom of will, Burnhouse attempts to control people entirely by rewards. The result is an unanticipated downthrust among the population into extortion, robbery, rape, murder, and rebell...

E. Rae Harcum argues that Christians do not have to give up their religious faith to keep the contributions of science. He confronts the relation between the human body and its non-material parts-the mind and spirit-and provides a way of looking at these metaphysical issues.

This work contends that the peer review system for writings aimed at journal publication does not work. They further argue that many reviews of research writings are simply incompetent, and that bias against new scientific approaches are exacerbated if proposed by unknown researchers.

This book is the third in a trilogy of books on introductory psychology. It emphasizes the application of psychological principles for the improvement of individual and group behaviors. The two principles of greatest relevance are the Law of Effect and th

A question booklet designed to be used in a course on Introductory Psychology for the People of God, based on three textbooks by E. Rae Harcum, published by Hamilton Press: A Psychology for People of God, Principles of Psychology in Religious Context, and Applied Psychology for Servant Religion.

This book points out the close similarity between the loving connections of Christians and therapeutic relationships between psychotherapists and clients. It discusses the nature of psychotherapy, the nature of 'cures, ' and the credentials of qualified psychotherapists. Chapters focus on the nature of Christian connection and ways to improve it

This book places blame on the clergy and higher church governance for a shift in the mindset of many churchgoers, whom he claims are more interested in earthly treasures of church membership than in serving God and their neighbors.

This integration of psychological and religious thinking states that the way to mental health of individuals and society is God's prescription of selfless devotion and service to others. This thesis is supported by insightful advice from experts and commentators on social problems, and specific quotations from the Bible.