The Structure of Magic II: A Book About Communication and Change

Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.: Science & Behavior Books, 1976. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Good+/VG-. Extends the explicit model of verbal communication developed in Vol. I of the "Magic" series, "using the patterns of verbal form as a way of helping the reader to identify and use patterns of non-verbal communication." Thoroughly explores applications to therapy with clients who are "incongruent" in their communication, drawing on the work of Gregory Bateson & colleagues. In 198 pages with Bibliography. A FIRST EDITION from 1976, this hardcover book has bright green textured cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering & design to front & spine. Condition is VG+: very clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages white with just a whisper of tanning to outer edges. Former owner's name in pen inside front cover & some old pencil notations, check marks, & occasional marginal notes throughout, very light. The unclipped DJ is Fine: bright & colorful with just a hint of edgewear; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm (Pacific time) Weekdays' later orders, Weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.