Games People Play
by Eric Berne
Games People Play by Eric Berne holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 17K reader ratings. First published in 1964. The book spans 192 pages.
About Games People Play
We think we’re relating to other people–but actually we’re all playing games.Forty years ago, Games People Play revolutionized our understanding of what really goes on during our most basic social interactions. More than five million copies later, Dr. Eric Berne’s classic is as astonishing–and revealing–as it was on the day it was first published. This anniversary edition features a new introduction by Dr. James R. Allen, president of the International Transactional Analysis Association, and Kurt Vonnegut’s brilliant Life magazine review from 1965.We play games all the time–sexual games, marital games, power games with our bosses, and competitive games with our friends. Detailing status contests like “Martini” (I know a better way), to lethal couples combat like “If It Weren’t For You” and “Uproar,” to flirtation favorites like “The Stocking Game” and “Let’s You and Him Fight,” Dr. Berne exposes the secret ploys and unconscious maneuvers that rule our intimate lives.Explosive when it first appeared, Games People Play is now widely recognized as the most original and influential popular psychology book of our time. It’s as powerful and eye-opening as ever.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Eric Berne |
| Published | 1964 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Genres | Psychology, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Science, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,035 |
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What genre is Games People Play?
Games People Play is categorized as Psychology, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Science. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is Games People Play worth reading?
Based on 17K reader ratings, Games People Play has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Games People Play?
Games People Play has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Games People Play?
Games People Play was written by Eric Berne. It was first published in 1964.
What is the ISBN for Games People Play?
The ISBN-13 for Games People Play is 9780345032800.0.
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