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Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships Paperback – 7 Jan. 2010
The bestselling Games People Play is the book that has helped millions of people understand the dynamics of relationships, by psychiatrist Eric Berne.
We all play games. In every encounter with other people we are doing so. The nature of these games depends both on the situation and on who we meet.
Eric Berne's classic Games People Play is the most accessible and insightful book ever written about the games we play: those patterns of behaviour that reveal hidden feelings and emotions. Wise and witty, it shows the underlying motivations behind our relationships and explores the roles that we try to play - and are forced to play.
Games People Play gives you the keys to unlock the psychology of others - and yourself. You'll become more honest, more effective, and a true team player.
'A brilliant, amusing, and clear catalogue of the psychological theatricals that human beings play over and over again' Kurt Vonnegut
Eric Berne was a prominent psychiatrist and bestselling author.After inventing his groundbreaking Transactional Analysis, he continued to develop and apply this new methodology leading him to publish Games People Play. This became a runaway success and Berne leaves a remarkable legacy of over 30 other books and articles, as well as the founding of the International Transactional Analysis Association.
Dr Berne's other works include Principles of Group Treatment, A Layman's Guide to Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis', and What Do You Say After You Say Hello? He died in 1970.
- Print length176 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date7 Jan. 2010
- Dimensions13 x 1.1 x 19.8 cm
- ISBN-100141040270
- ISBN-13978-0141040271
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The book that has helped millions of people understand the dynamics of relationships
We all play games. In every encounter with other people we are doing so. The nature of these games depends both on the situation and on who we meet.
Eric Berne's classic Games People Play is the most accessible and insightful book ever written about the games we play: those patterns of behaviour that reveal hidden feelings and emotions. Wise and witty, it shows the underlying motivations behind our relationships and explores the roles that we try to play - and are forced to play.
Games People Play gives you the keys to unlock the psychology of others - and yourself. You'll become more honest, more effective, and a true team player.
'A brilliant, amusing, and clear catalogue of the psychological theatricals that human beings play over and over again' Kurt Vonnegut
About the Author
Eric Berne was a prominent psychiatrist and bestselling author.After inventing his groundbreaking Transactional Analysis, he continued to develop and apply this new methodology leading him to publish Games People Play. This became a runaway success and Berne leaves a remarkable legacy of over 30 other books and articles, as well as the founding of the International Transactional Analysis Association.
Dr Berne's other works include Principles of Group Treatment, A Layman's Guide to Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis', and What Do You Say After You Say Hello? He died in 1970.
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- Publisher : Penguin; Reprint edition (7 Jan. 2010)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 176 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0141040270
- ISBN-13 : 978-0141040271
- Dimensions : 13 x 1.1 x 19.8 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 121,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 1,970 in Scientific Psychology & Psychiatry
- 6,515 in Practical & Motivational Self Help
- 8,462 in Psychology & Psychiatry
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The book is not that well written though: it seems like a college notebook of a psychology student rather than a fully fledged guide or handbook. Not every game is described in full detail, analysis points(like antithesis, relatives, motives, dynamics) are missing in certain parts.
The book is easily understandable(I, myself am a non native english speaker, read through it in 4 hours), but short. If you want up to date information on TA that is a bit more detailed i recommend TA today: a new introduction to transactional analysis by Ian Stewart, but if you're a newcomer to this field of psychology(and for this price I might add) this can be a good first book to read.
I found the examples of games such as `Why don't you? - Yes, but,' fascinating. We've all come across people who ask for advice and then counteract everything suggested by some apparently good reason why they can't possibly take the action suggested. The games primarily played by couples are also enlightening. Can you truthfully say you've never said things to deliberately create a disagreement in order to wriggle out of something you don't want to do? I found the antithesis section after every game fascinating as it describes ways of counteracting games if you realise what is going on. I shall be studying that closely.
This book ought to be required reading for all couples as well as parents and for anyone having trouble in the workplace or with certain friends. It will also be of interest to anyone who finds human beings fascinating.
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But if you leave those aspects aside, it has a ton of insights into human interactions and the many ulterior motives within them.
A little bit outdated (as expected since it was written around 50 years ago).
Despite that, it is very interesting to read.