The book titled Sociology of Small Groups, which was decided to be published by our University Publishing House upon the review of the Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences (FEAS) Publication Board, the letter of the Dean of the FEAS dated 28.12.2023 and numbered E-38519711-299-112613, the letter of the Presidency of the Publication Board dated 15.03.2024 and numbered E-65460130-824.01.02-120888, and the decision numbered 07 taken at the meeting numbered 2024/07 of the IGU Board of Directors held on 15.03.2024, is the second book of Prof. Kamil KAYA published by our publishing house.

On this occasion, we would like to thank the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of IGU, Mr. Abdulkadir GAYRETLI, and our Rectorate for their encouraging approach in publishing activities. We would also like to thank the IGU Publication Board, the Deanship of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, and the Publication Board of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Prof. Kamil KAYA, the author of the book, Dr. Görsev BAFRALI, who translated the book into English, Ms. Ayşe DEMİR, who designed the cover of the book, Mr. Burak SEVER, who prepared it for publication, the Department of Information Technology for the website design, the Department of Administrative and Financial Affairs, the Department of Corporate Communication and Promotion for their support, our administrative staff members Ms. Gülşah AYTAÇ, who contributed, and finally the Department of Library and Documentation, which undertook coordination.