Acting Strategically Using Drama Theory

This book uses drama theory-a radical extension of game theory-to show how best to communicate so as to manage the emotionally charged confrontations occurring in any worthwhile relationship.¿Alongside a toolset that provides a systematic framework for analysing conflicts, drama theory explains why people need to listen to, and rely on, their fe

List of contents

Preface and Acknowledgements. Part I Motivation. Introduction. Strategic Interaction. Part II Confrontation Analysis. 'Soft’ Games. Drama Theory. Beyond the Text. Part III Application. Political Management. Defence. Business & Organizational Relations. Social & Personal Relations. Part IV Practice. Strategic Action. Workbook: Step-by-Step with Drama Theory

About the author

James William Bryant

Summary

This book uses drama theory—a radical extension of game theory—to show how best to communicate so as to manage the emotionally charged confrontations occurring in any worthwhile relationship. Alongside a toolset that provides a systematic framework for analysing conflicts, drama theory explains why people need to listen to, and rely on, their fe

Product details

• Authors: James William Bryant, James William (Sheffield Hallam University Bryant, Bryant James William
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780367737818
• ISBN: 978-0-367-73781-8
• No. of pages: 365
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, Economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science, MATHEMATICS / Game Theory, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Quality Control, environmental science, engineering & technology, game theory, Other manufacturing technologies, Probability & statistics, Engineering: general, Production & quality control management, Probability and statistics, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Production and quality control management