Perceptual Control Theory: Science & Applications: A Book of Readings
- ISBN-10
- 097401558X
- ISBN-13
- 9780974015583
- Category
- Control (Psychology)
- Pages
- 270
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Living Control Systems Pub
- Author
- William T. Powers
Description
Powers presents a broad-based sampling of the literature on Perceptual Control Theory, its scientific nature, and some applications that explain what behavior is, how it works, and what it accomplishes.
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