Slater's writing is so intense and perceptive it makes people nervous. The psychological establishment has real reasons for trying to blacklist this book; it contains truths that establishment would rather us not know. For instance, Rosenhan's pseudopatient study was, and continues to be, an embarassment to a supposedly scientific field; Alexander's findings challenging the disease model of addiction also present a threat to the substance abuse industry. The only line of defense is to attempt to discredit Slater, and this is shameful. Her book is an important contribution to the field, and its engaging style allows it to be accessible to those outside the field as well. I recommend Opening Skinner's Box without hesitation.