The Games People Play
A foundational text in transactional analysis that maps the hidden psychological structures behind social interactions. It identifies and names a series of repetitive, unconscious 'games' people engage in, revealing their ulterior motives and predictable outcomes to illuminate the dynamics of human relationships.
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