"People in Quandaries" - Summary

Living in harmony with oneself and others can be quite challenging. The concept of "normal" behavior often roots itself in what people are accustomed to, even if that involves ongoing tension, misery, or confusion. Everyday frustrations can silently accumulate and become overwhelming before one realizes it. The best strategy to combat this is to become more aware of these small issues and address them through principles of adjustment.

For instance, students and teachers of communication might find value in a detailed analysis of speaking, writing, reading, and listening. These are broken down step-by-step in a specific chapter. Psychiatry and psychology students will benefit from insights on language and personality maladjustment, as well as personality reeducation.

The principles explored are based on general semantics, an area of study that has been taught since 1939. These principles, although adapted from Alfred Korzybski's foundational work "Science and Sanity," have been tailored to fit the author's experiences in speech pathology and psychology. While Korzybski approved the manuscript, he is not to be blamed for any shortcomings.

Feedback from academics and students has been instrumental, and the support of the author's wife has been particularly invaluable. This work aims to be both stimulating and practical, hoping to enrich understanding and daily living for those engaged in general semantics studies.