Conflict and Consensus: A General Theory of Collective Decisions

Presents A Theory Of The Processes Of Collective Decision-making That Draws On Theoretical Influences, Ranging From Group Decision Theory To The Authors' Social Representations Theory. The Text Offers An Analysis Of Group Conflict And Consensus To Produce A General Theory Of Collective Decisions. 1. What Use Are Groups? -- 2. The Elementary Forms Of Participation In Decisions And Consensuses -- 3. Extreme Conflicts And Consensuses -- 4. The Effects Of Private Or Public Discussions -- 5. Conflicts And Extreme Consensuses: The Role Of Values -- 6. 'warm' And 'cold' Communications -- 7. Consensus In Closed And Open Groups -- 8. Decision-making. Serge Moscovici And Willem Doise ; Translated By W.d. Halls. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [194]-206) And Index.