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The Science of Decision-Making
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Barry Richardson

The Science of Decision-Making

Barry Richardson

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English
Barry Richardson
05 February 2026
Decision theory: general; Education; Management decision making
Mastering Collective and Personal Decision-Making

Behind every decision lies a hidden architecture of psychology, culture, pressure and technology. The Science of Decision-Making takes readers on a sweeping journey through the science and art of decision-making, blending structured explanation with vivid, immersive storytelling.

Each of the 15 chapters combines rigorous insight with narrative immersion, concluding with case studies that dramatise theory in action. Readers will encounter doctors, pilots, athletes, leaders and citizens - all facing the crucible of choice.

From the split-second judgment of a surgeon in crisis to the global negotiations of climate accords, this book reveals how decisions are shaped at every level:

Personal:

Identity, values and emotion guiding everyday choices. Organisational:

Leadership styles, culture and strategy shaping collective action. Collective and Policy: Governments and societies navigating compromise, power and responsibility. Technological and Future: Artificial intelligence, neuro-technology and globalisation transforming how choices are made. Wisdom:

Reflection, empathy and foresight, cultivating better decisions for generations to come.

At once practical and profound, The Science of Decision-Making is more than a book about making choices. It is a guide to living deliberately, choosing wisely and shaping futures with clarity and compassion.
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Imprint:   Barry Richardson
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   109g
ISBN:   9798233190940
Pages:   72
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Barry is a creative storyteller whose short fiction blends emotional depth with atmospheric suspense. His collections explore untold corners of the human experience - where memory lingers, isolation speaks and the supernatural brushes against the everyday. Whether crafting biblical fiction, cosmic horror or surreal allegory, Barry's work is driven by a passion for immersive prose, earned endings and the quiet power of unresolved questions. Each story is a doorway. Step through and you'll find yourself somewhere unforgettable.

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