The Large Group Re-Visited: The Herd, Primal Horde, Crowds and Masses (International Library of Group Analysis, 25)

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.