Effective Group Discussion: Theory and Practice, 11/e
Gloria Galanes,
Southwest Missouri State University John Brilhart,
(Emeritus) University of Nebraska, Omaha Katherine Adams,
California State University-Fresno
ISBN: 0072843470 Copyright year: 2004
Feature Summary
NEW! New material on cultural communication, co-cultural communication, and diversity throughout all relevant chapters, not just the "Intercultural Communication" chapter.
NEW! New material on computer-mediated communication in chapters 1,4 and 14.
NEW! New sections on generational/age differences and socioeconomic class differences as co-cultural differences in chapter 5.
NEW! Quotations throughout the text from people known as excellent leaders who take part in a research study conducted by the author. Each chapter includes 3-10 quotes relevant to that chapter's topics.
One case study found in each chapter's opening vignette, illustrating major points in the chapter. The case is referred to throughout the chapter in order to help explain theories and discussions. (e.g., 1999 World Championship U.S. Women's Soccer Team).
"Consider This" application boxes illustrate theories and concepts learned in the chapter and relate them to real-world situations. The situations are followed with questions meant to be used for classroom discussion.
A full chapter on conflict management gives added emphasis to this important topic.
Appendix A explains how to create a public presentation.
Research has been updated to make this textbook the most current on the market.
A chapter on diversity (Chapter 5: The Effects of Culture on Small Group Communication) continues to reinforce the important role diversity plays in group behavior.
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