Abstract
A new perspective on group dynamics is proposed rejecting the traditional notion of interaction among individuals. This new perspective emphasizes the dynamic interaction between a canopy (or canopies) which represent phenomena shown by a collectivity of individuals as a whole, and the behavior of each individual within that collectivity. It is suggested that multiple canopies, partially overlapping one another, both affect and are affected by the individuals which they encompass, to varying degrees. The concept of canopies is useful in exploring a wide range of group and social phenomena.
