Games People Play

Here is the legendary bestseller on the psychology of human relationships, reissued with a new scientific edition. Eric Berne developed a system capable of freeing a person from the influence of life scripts that program their behavior, teaching them to play less in relationships with themselves and others, to gain true freedom, and to encourage personal growth. In this book, you will find many useful tips that will help you understand the nature of human communication, the motives behind your own and others' actions, and the causes of conflicts. According to the author, each of our destinies is largely determined in early childhood, but in adulthood, one can learn to manage it, if one so desires. It was with the publication of this international bestseller after the fall of the Iron Curtain that a psychological boom began in our country, when millions of people realized that with the help of psychology, much could be understood about themselves and those around them.About the authorEric Lennard Berne (1910–1970) is one of the key figures in modern psychology, the creator of an original direction in psychotherapy – "transactional analysis," which views play as the basis of human relationships. The development of this theory brought the scientist worldwide fame.Book featuresFor over 50 years, it has been an absolute bestseller on human relationships.It is among the world's Top 5 most popular psychology books.Over 350,000 copies have been sold in Russia.Who this book is forFor everyone who wants to better understand themselves and those around them.For readers interested in classic modern popular psychology.