The anti-group is a major addition to the theory and practice of
group psychotherapy and applied group work. It comprises the
negative, disruptive elements, which threaten to undermine and even
destroy the group, but when contained, have the potential to
mobilise the group s creative processes. Understanding the
anti-group gives therapists new perspectives on the nature of group
relationships and alternative strategies for managing destructive
behaviour.
With a new introduction written by the author, this Classic
Edition of The Anti-Group: Destructive forces in the group and
their creative potential, reassesses the theoretical base of group
work, looking critically at the contribution made by S.H. Foulkes
and comparing it to the work of Wilfred Bion. First published in
1996, Morris Nitsun takes a broader view of the subject, and places
the anti-group in the context of universal ambivalence about
groups, which is evident in society at large. The 1996 edition has
been widely read and is considered to be a historical and
ideological breakthrough. With its timeless appeal, the Classic
Edition will be essential reading for psychotherapists,
particularly group analysts and group psychotherapists: group
practitioners in general; organizational consultants; sociologists
and social psychologists; academics and others in cultural studies
and commentators on the link between psychotherapy and the
arts."
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