This work covers the dynamics of the large group, with descriptions of theory and technique. It shows how large-group concepts in group analysis have evolved to become important tools in understanding the social interactive processes operating in conferences, workshops, and training institutes.

This work covers the dynamics of the large group, with descriptions of theory and technique. It shows how large-group concepts in group analysis have evolved to become important tools in understanding the social interactive processes operating in conferences, workshops, training institutes and large organizations such as hospitals, psychiatric communities and government agencies - and even operate in virtual groups formed on the Internet. It considers issues of leadership and order, the control and expression of aggression, spiritual and therapeutic experiences, the maintenance of individual's identities and the development of culture in the context of larger groups. The text should be of use for those who seek fuller understanding of the social and psychological processes underlying group dynamics, including group analysts, sociologists, policy makers and consultants.

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large groups and culture, Malcolm Pines
aspects of aggression in large groups characterized by (ba) I:A/M, Earl Hopper
the mystical and the spiritual in the large group, Stanley Schneider
chaos and order in the large group, Gerhard Wilke
experiences in large groups - Bion's influence, Robert M. Lipgar
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the large group and political process, Josef Shaked
the large group and the organization, Joseph Triest
the in-patient large group meeting, Rolf Schmidts
the large group in a virtual environment, Haim Weinberg. (Part contents).