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

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, this is a FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1976. Small quarto (6" x 9.25") has deep green textured cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering & design to front & spine. Condition is Near Fine, with just a tad of rubbing to extremities & a stamp from a used bookstore to ffep. Else, exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white with just a whisper of tanning, but completely unmarked. The unclipped DJ is VG, with an unclosed triangular tear/chip to top edge of back cover, minor rubbing/chipping along same edge in other spots. nicely protected in new clear 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 placed by 2 pm (Pacific time) Weekdays' later orders, Weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.…