Making Decisions A Multidisciplinary Introduction

Making Decisions: A Multidisciplinary Introduction by Percy H. Hill is a comprehensive text published by Bloomsbury Academic on May 31, 1986. This second edition spans 264 pages and is presented in English. The book aims to teach decision-making skills through contributions from experts in various fields, including engineering, economics, philosophy, psychology, medicine, and political science. It employs a practical, multi-disciplinary approach, utilizing case studies to introduce concepts that can be applied to real-life situations.
Readers will find that the text not only focuses on decision-making and problem-solving but also addresses the ethical implications of each decision made. The collaborative nature of the book, featuring co-authors such as Hugo A. Bedau and Richard A. Chechile, enriches the content with diverse perspectives. This edition is suitable for undergraduates and those interested in enhancing their decision-making abilities through a structured and practical framework.
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This introductory text, designed to teach decision-making skills, contains contributions from scholars in the fields of engineering, economics, philosophy, psychology, medicine and political science. Intended for undergraduates or the interested lay person, its practical multi-disciplinary approach uses the case study method to introduce concepts, which can be directly applied to real-life situations. The ethical consequences or implications of each decision are also addressed. Co-authors: Hugo A. Bedau, Richard A. Chechile, William J. Crochetiere, Barbara L. Kellerman, Daniel Ounjian, Stephen G. Pauker, Susan P. Pauker, and Jeffrey Z. Rubin. Originally published by The Benjamin Cummings Publishing Company in 1978.
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