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In "Casting Nets and Testing Specimens," Philip J. Runkel challenges the very foundation of how we study human behaviour. This professional volume, written for researchers and methodologists, examines the assumptions behind psychological research methods. He reveals that most of what we call "science" in psychology is actually just "Casting Nets"gathering huge amounts of data to find averages and trends in a crowd. While that's great for statistics, it often fails to explain how a single human being actually works.
Runkel advocates for the "Method of Specimens." Instead of looking at the crowd, he argues we should look at the individual as a unique "specimen" to understand the internal "wiring" that drives our actions.
This isn't just a textbook; its a provocative call to action for any student, researcher, or curious thinker who has ever questioned why people do what they do. The book familiarises readers with Perceptual Control Theory (PCT), developed by W.T. Powers, as the framework necessary for a change in perspective on human behaviour. It argues that mainstream psychological tools are insufficient to explain individual behaviour and its causes. This book offers a radical new lens to view human nature.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK
"I recommend this book to all advanced students of psychology who already have acquired a good knowledge of statistics and research methodology. They will appreciate the critique of mainstream research paradigms in contemporary psychology and will be astonished that there is a new and fascinating way to think about human behavior." Dipl.-Psych. Michael Cramer, Giessen, Germany
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This is a niche academic title published by a specialist US press (Living Control Systems Publishing), and thus rarely found on South African shelves; it is usually imported on order. This secondhand copy is in excellent condition, as new.
