The group in society /

A lively text that brings together disparate theories and research - from communication, social psychology, organizational and managerial studies, and sociology - in a way that helps students make sense of a complex body of knowledge on groups

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gastil, John
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications, 2009
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Brief Contents; Detailed Contents; Preface; PART I: An Introduction to Small Groups; 1
  • Small Groups Up Close; 2
  • Wiring Groups into Organizations and Society; PART II: Discussions and Decisions; 3
  • Making Group Decisions; 4
  • Establishing Discussion Procedures; 5
  • Guiding the Flow of Ideas and Information; PART III: Roles, Relationships, and Identity; 6
  • Leading the Team; 7
  • Forging Group Bonds; 8
  • Shifting Social Identities; 9
  • Learning and Growing; PART IV: Integration and Conclusion; 10
  • The Power of Knowledge; References; Index; About the Author