The Psychology Of Chess
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
What compels a rational mind to sacrifice a queen, gamble a kingdom on a single pawn, or spend a lifetime mastering 64 squares? The Psychology of Chess by W.R. Hartston and P.C. Wason boldly examines the mental and cognitive forces that underpin one of humanity's oldest and most complex games, arguing that chess is as much a mirror of the human psyche as it is a test of intellectual prowess. Drawing on psychological research and the authors' own deep familiarity with the game, the book presents a rigorous yet accessible investigation into how players think, plan, and make decisions under pressure — and what this reveals about the nature of human reasoning itself. Hartston, an International Master of chess, and Wason, a pioneering cognitive psychologist, bring a rare interdisciplinary authority to their subject, blending game theory, cognitive science, and behavioural psychology into a compelling unified argument. Their writing is precise and thought-provoking, illuminating how the chessboard serves as a unique laboratory for studying memory, problem-solving, and the limits of human logic. For anyone who has ever wondered why the game endures — and what it truly means to play well — this work leaves that question tantalizingly unanswered, inviting the reader to sit down, make a move, and find out for themselves.
Author: W.R. Hartston And P.C. Wason
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Facts On File Publications
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
What compels a rational mind to sacrifice a queen, gamble a kingdom on a single pawn, or spend a lifetime mastering 64 squares? The Psychology of Chess by W.R. Hartston and P.C. Wason boldly examines the mental and cognitive forces that underpin one of humanity's oldest and most complex games, arguing that chess is as much a mirror of the human psyche as it is a test of intellectual prowess. Drawing on psychological research and the authors' own deep familiarity with the game, the book presents a rigorous yet accessible investigation into how players think, plan, and make decisions under pressure — and what this reveals about the nature of human reasoning itself. Hartston, an International Master of chess, and Wason, a pioneering cognitive psychologist, bring a rare interdisciplinary authority to their subject, blending game theory, cognitive science, and behavioural psychology into a compelling unified argument. Their writing is precise and thought-provoking, illuminating how the chessboard serves as a unique laboratory for studying memory, problem-solving, and the limits of human logic. For anyone who has ever wondered why the game endures — and what it truly means to play well — this work leaves that question tantalizingly unanswered, inviting the reader to sit down, make a move, and find out for themselves.