TY - BOOK AU - Wilson, Stephen TI - Informal groups: an introduction SN - 734646363 AV - HM 133 .W54 1978 PY - 1978/// CY - New Jersey PB - Prentice-Hall N1 - Includes bibliographical references; 1. The study of informal groups -- 2. The six dimensions of solidarity -- 3. Bales and Homans: Two system theorists -- 4. Standardization within informal groups -- 5. Differentiation within informal groups -- 6. Leadership in informal groups -- 7. Informal groups and their environments: the case of gangs -- 8. Formal organizations as environments -- 9. Problem-solving groups and solidarity -- 10. Environmental changes and solidarity ER -