Perceptual Control Theory: Science & Applications - a Book of Readings - Softcover

Powers, William T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097401558X ISBN 13: 9780974015583

Verlag: Living Control Systems Publishing, 2009

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Reseña del editor

This July 2014 updated and expanded edition of the Book of Readings is designed to be a broad-based sampling of the literature on Perceptual Control Theory, PCT, its scientific nature and some applications.

Perceptual Control Theory, PCT, results from one man's curiosity, expertise, creativity and determination. The articles and books sampled in this volume would not have been written, certainly not this way, if it were not for William T. (Bill) Powers's seminal insight and tireless efforts across more that fifty years.

The PCT explanation for what behavior is, how it works and what it accomplishes is well documented. It lays a foundation for a new natural science and can handle behavioral phenomena within a single testable concept of how living systems work. You can demonstrate it yourself with functioning computer simulations.

Whether you are interested in improving education, resolving chronic psychological stress, understanding what is going on with an inconsolable baby, understanding the basis for our universal sense of justice, getting a different take on what emotions are, resolving conflict in general, becoming a better parent, manager, sales person, friend or lover, you will find fascinating insight when you review these readings and study this new explanatory concept with care.

Reseña del editor

This January 1, 2011, version 3.1 edition of the Book of Readings now features Comments, Frontispiece, and the Editor’s preface from "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Approaches to a Science of Life". It is designed to be a broad-based sampling of the literature on Perceptual Control Theory, PCT, its scientific nature and some applications.

Perceptual Control Theory, PCT, results from one man's curiosity, expertise, creativity and determination. The articles and books sampled in this volume would not have been written, certainly not this way, if it were not for William T. (Bill) Powers's seminal insight and tireless efforts across more that fifty years.

The PCT explanation for what behavior is, how it works and what it accomplishes is well documented. It lays a foundation for a new natural science and can handle behavioral phenomena within a single testable concept of how living systems work. You can demonstrate it yourself with functioning computer simulations.

Whether you are interested in resolving chronic psychological stress, understanding what is going on with an inconsolable baby, getting a different take on what emotions are, resolving conflict in general, becoming a better parent, manager, sales person, friend or lover, you will find fascinating insight when you review these readings and study this new explanatory concept with care.

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• Verlag: Living Control Systems Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• ISBN 10: 097401558X
• ISBN 13: 9780974015583
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 286
• Herausgeber: Forssell Dag Carl