Abstract
The main thesis of this book derives from the fundamental idea that groups in many forms have been and are the principal factor in shaping and maintaining the individual. Thus, when appropriately founded, it is logical that artificial groups, that is created or adapted groups, should become the principal factors in supporting, reshaping, educating or changing the individual by use of the same system but with a greater increment of conscious intent and direction.
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Douglas, T. (1993). Epilogue. In: A Theory of Groupwork Practice. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-22601-6_11
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