# The Workplace Within

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- Book: [The Workplace Within](https://www.bookquiver.com/larry-hirschhorn/the-workplace-within) ([The Workplace Within.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/larry-hirschhorn/the-workplace-within.md))
- Authors: [Larry Hirschhorn](https://www.bookquiver.com/larry-hirschhorn)
- Publisher: the_mit_press
- ISBN: 978-02-6258-101-1
- Pages: 278
- Published: 1990-01-24
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

In this revealing study, Larry Hirschhorn examines the rituals, or social defenses, organizations develop to cope with change. Using extended ease studies from offices, factories, and social services,...