If life is a game, how come I'm not having fun? : a guide to life's challenges /
Brenner, Paul, 1947-
If life is a game, how come I'm not having fun? : a guide to life's challenges / Paul Brenner ; foreword by Carl Hosticka. - Albany, NY : State University of New York Press, ©2001. - 1 online resource (xv, 173 pages). - SUNY series in communication studies . - SUNY series in communication studies. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-173).
"In this book, Paul Brenner suggests that treating life's events and everyday activities as a game would lead to a more socially functional and effective society. Through compelling suggestions and dynamic anecdotes, he conceptualizes all our economic, political, social, and spiritual pursuits in terms of role-play, and demonstrates the contribution this perspective can make to the happiness of individuals and to the systemic welfare of an increasingly complex social order."--Jacket.
English.
0791449637 (electronic bk.) 9780791449639 (electronic bk.) 0791449645 (pbk. ; alk. paper) 9780791449646 (pbk. ; alk. paper) 0791490688 9780791490686
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Play--Psychological aspects.
Games--Psychological aspects.
Conduct of life.
Jeu--Aspect psychologique.
Morale pratique.
ethics (philosophical concept)
SELF-HELP--Personal Growth--Success.
SELF-HELP--Personal Growth--Happiness.
SELF-HELP--Personal Growth--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Applied Psychology.
Conduct of life.
Games--Psychological aspects.
Play--Psychological aspects.
Psychology.
Social Sciences.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
BF717 / .B74 2001eb
158
If life is a game, how come I'm not having fun? : a guide to life's challenges / Paul Brenner ; foreword by Carl Hosticka. - Albany, NY : State University of New York Press, ©2001. - 1 online resource (xv, 173 pages). - SUNY series in communication studies . - SUNY series in communication studies. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-173).
"In this book, Paul Brenner suggests that treating life's events and everyday activities as a game would lead to a more socially functional and effective society. Through compelling suggestions and dynamic anecdotes, he conceptualizes all our economic, political, social, and spiritual pursuits in terms of role-play, and demonstrates the contribution this perspective can make to the happiness of individuals and to the systemic welfare of an increasingly complex social order."--Jacket.
English.
0791449637 (electronic bk.) 9780791449639 (electronic bk.) 0791449645 (pbk. ; alk. paper) 9780791449646 (pbk. ; alk. paper) 0791490688 9780791490686
00044531
Play--Psychological aspects.
Games--Psychological aspects.
Conduct of life.
Jeu--Aspect psychologique.
Morale pratique.
ethics (philosophical concept)
SELF-HELP--Personal Growth--Success.
SELF-HELP--Personal Growth--Happiness.
SELF-HELP--Personal Growth--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Applied Psychology.
Conduct of life.
Games--Psychological aspects.
Play--Psychological aspects.
Psychology.
Social Sciences.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
BF717 / .B74 2001eb
158