Publisher's Synopsis
This book looks at human psychology, ethology, economics, peace and war in terms of game theory and game playing. Whereas traditionally only winning and losing have been considered factors worthy of study, the author also examines the draw and the stalemate. His conclusion is that conventional victories are won only by default, whereas the draw defines and is analogous to true success and creative achievement.;The findings on which this book is based demonstrate that nature is not "red in tooth and claw" as social Darwinists believe, and that co-operation, as much as competition, conflict and aggression, is an innate human characteristic.;Arnold Arnold also wrote "Child's Play" and "The World of Children's Games".
