Controlling People
The Paradoxical Nature of Being Human
Published on 30. December 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
164 pages
978-1-922117-64-9 (ISBN)
Description
Based on Perceptual Control Theory (PCT), this entertaining book explores the paradox of why we often lose control by trying to be in control and why our controlling nature makes it difficult to stop this self-defeating behavior. Understanding PCT opens the window to understanding and learning about ourselves as controlling people and equips us to lead more effective and satisfying lives.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bowen Hills, QLD
Australia
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
218 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-922117-64-9 (9781922117649)
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E-Book
02/2016
Australian Academic Press
€12.49
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Persons
Dr Richard S. Marken is a research psychologist, human factors engineer and statistical consultant who has worked in both academia and commerce including at Honeywell, Inc., RAND Corporation and a 15-year stint as an Engineering Specialist at The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA where he developed methods for rapidly prototyping and evaluating designs for the human-computer interface component of satellite ground control systems. He is the author of four books and over 50 papers on control system theory and psychology.