Illusions of control are explored in a wide variety of domains—from the micro level of the self and interpersonal relations to the macro level of large organizations and intergroup and international relations. The authors argue that people are motivated to control the world, and in particular, to control future events.

Preface Boundaries of Illusions of Control The Emergence of Modern Illusions of Control Evolution, Runaway Selection, and Control Self Control: Psychological Control at the Personal Level Control and Rationality Conspiracies and Tokens: The Psycho-Political Picture of Control The American Dream: A Basis for a Grand Illusion of Control Controlling Our Children's Future: Or Why the Next Generation Seems so Obstinate to Go Its Own Way Control and the Unofficial Organization: A Story of Neglect Controlling Corporate Culture Leaders "In Control" Modern Specialists: Greater and Greater Control Over Less and Less Controlling the Economy and other Great Illusions of the Dismal Science Controlling Authoritarianism: Can We Survive Destructive Personalities? Controlling Conflict: The Longest Illusion The Paradox of Technology and Conflict Control Control of the Ethereal: Cultural and Values Motivation and Control of Cultural Development Toward Solutions: Performance Driven Control (PDC) In Our Personal and Professional Lives Bibliography Subject Index Author Index