This classic work in social psychology explores the dynamics of group behavior and intergroup conflict, with a focus on the role of the ego in shaping our perceptions and actions. Drawing on a range of experimental and field studies, the authors provide a detailed analysis of the factors that influence our attitudes and behaviors towards other groups, and offer insights into how these dynamics can be managed and transformed. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of human interaction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.