Timothy A. Carey

In Runkel’s lucid and rigorous exploration of the nature of people as living things he offers a delightful departure from conventional psychology texts. The book describes the functioning of people as individuals and in various groups from the perspective of Perceptual Control Theory. Runkel patiently describes the exacting methodology of this theory and the implications it has for the transition of psychology to the status of a legitimate science.
       As both a clinician and a researcher I think this book will appeal to a wide audience. Anyone who seeks to understand clearly how people go about the business of living will be well ahead of the game after studying the information Runkel has provided.