McClure, Bud A.,

Putting a new spin on groups : the science of chaos / Bud A. McClure. - xii, 248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Chaos -- Chaos in the Social Sciences -- Group Stage Model -- Chaos and Se1f-Organization in Groups -- Group Leadership: Working With Chaos -- Group Leadership: More Skills -- Showdown With the Leader: Chaos in the Conflict/Confrontation Stage -- Group Metaphors as Strange Attractors -- Regressive or Limit Cycle Groups -- Generative and Transpersonal Groups -- Teaching Group Dynamics -- Notes -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

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Social groups
Social interaction.
Leadership.

HM131. / M3767 1998

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