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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

Table of Contents


Part 1: Introduction to the Study of Small Groups

  1. The Small Groups in Everyone's Life
  2. The Small Group as a System

Part 2: The Foundations of Communicating in Groups

  1. Human Communication Processes in Small Groups
  2. Verbal and Nonverbal Signals in Small Group Communication
  3. The Effects of Culture on Small Group Communication

Part 3: Developing the Small Group

  1. The Members
  2. From Individual to Group: Norms and Roles
  3. From Individuals to Group: Fantasy and Cohesiveness
  4. Perspective on Leadership in Small Groups
  5. Serving as Designated Leader

Part 4: Effective Problem Solving in the Small Group

  1. Problem-Solving Discussion
  2. Decision Making in Small Groups
  3. Managing Conflict in the Small Group

Part 5: Group Discussion and Observation Techniques

  1. Special Discussion Techniques and Methods for Face-to-Face and Computer-Mediated Groups
  2. Observing and Evaluating Group Discussions

Appendix A: Making Public Presentations of the Group's Output

Appendix B: Informational Resources for the Small Group

Galanes, Effective Group Discussion, 11/e

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