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Most of the books in Hans Toch’s library are heavily marked up. This makes them worthless monetarily, but a treasure to see what he considered significant in the many classics in his library. Many are written by his former students.

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Organizational Choice: capabilities of groups at the coal face under changing technologies the loss, re-discovery & transformation of a work tradition

MAY CONTAIN MARKUP

By E. L. TRIST, G. W. HIGGIN, H. MURRAY, and A. B. POLLOCK

In "Organizational Choice: Capabilities of Groups at the Coal Face Under Changing Technologies," readers are taken on a journey through the intricate dynamics of work traditions in the face of technological evolution. This insightful book delves into the nuanced interplay between the capabilities of frontline groups and the ever-shifting landscape of modern technologies.

As the narrative unfolds, the author masterfully navigates the themes of loss, re-discovery, and transformation within the realm of organizational decision-making. Through vivid storytelling and compelling analysis, readers are invited to explore the challenges and opportunities inherent in preserving and revitalizing work traditions in the digital age.

"Organizational Choice" is a thought-provoking exploration of how groups at the coal face navigate change, adapt to new technologies, and ultimately shape the future of their organizations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the resilient nature of work traditions and the complex choices that define modern organizations.

London. TAVISTOCK PUBLICATIONS. 1963, 331p.

The watcher and the watched

MAY CONTAIN MARKUP

Bruno M. Cormier

FROM THE COVER: The therapeutic community at the Dannemora State Hospital "Little Siberia" in Clinton, N.Y. lasted from October 1966 to June 1972 - ironically spanning the very years of the Attica tragedy and sponsored by the same New York State Department of Corrections in association with the Clinic of Forensic Psychiatry of Montreal's McGill University. This book was written by the psychiatrist in charge, using records of the participants: articles, minutes, tapes of discussions (one fascinating chapter was written by three women therapists who describe working with men imprisoned for murder and rape). The first 50 prisoners - in all 400 would participate - were all persistent offenders ranging in age from 25 to 35. All had a history of violent crime outside and inside prison…”

Tundra Books. 1975. 329p.