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ISBN 10 : 0673153894 ISBN 13 : 9780673153890

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Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices, 9/e
Steven A. Beebe, TexasState University - San Marcos
John T. Masterson, TexasLutheran University

 

Are you looking for balance?

 

Known for its wealth of relevant, practical, and up-to-date information, Communicating in Small Groups provides a balance of principles and applications of group communication. With emphasis on teamwork, technology, and ethical collaboration, the 9th edition of Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practiceshelps you enhance your performance in groups and teams, while also giving you insight into why group and team members communicate as they do.

 

In addition to theextensive coverage of critical thinking, reasoning, and fallacies and an excellent discussion of the business world, the 9th edition includes these new and exciting features:

• New four-color design grabs and maintains your attention while enhancing your overall learning experience.
• New or updated case studies in every chapter give you the opportunity to practice applying principles through application and discussion.
• Revised and expanded coverage of technology highlights the use and impact of virtual groups in small group communication.
• New material about diversity and group communication helps you understand the challenges and opportunities presented by working with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• New Group Assessment instruments reinforce your understanding of core concepts and skills.

 

What Reviewers Are Saying About Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices:

 

“The strength of the text is its balance. In my estimation, it is a fine and balanced text for developing team communication and leadership skills in undergraduates.” — Douglas F. Threet, EvergreenValley College

 

“One of the strengths of the book is the pedagogical aids…The book was written by experienced teachers who understand that breaking a chapter into digestible pieces helps students master the material.” — Alan C. Lerstrom, LutherCollege

 

 “Special strengths [of this text] are the “Review” sections and “Cutting Edge Theory” boxes. I also appreciate the information on technology, ethics, and creativity.” — Lynnea McHenry, HawkeyeCommunity College

 

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Praise for Beebe & Masterson's Communicating in Small Groups

“While covering communication in small groups, the text does a nice job of balancing group processes and group theory. By incorporating emphases on diversity, ethics, logic, and critical thinking also, this text broadly serves its users.”
—Dr. Rock Doddridge, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

“The combination of a straightforward writing style, attention to theory, and concern for practice make this a very accessible and useful book for undergraduate students.”
—Daniel Modaff, Ohio University

“The hands on exercises are important for helping students apply the theory to reality.”
—Valerie Manno Giroux, University of Miami

“The book is well written, filled with valuable conclusions from research, and addressed central concerns in an interesting way.”
—Robert D. Harrison, Gallaudet University

“ The book covers concepts and theories well without overwhelming students with concepts they won't need in a first-level course.”
—Mary-Jo Popovici, Monroe Community College

“The ethical questions raised throughout the book really add a lot. The critical thinking material is the best I have seen in any group text.”
—Marshall Scott Poole, Texas A&M University

“ There is an appropriate balance between recognizing that decision making and problem solving are distinct processes, while also realizing that they have essential elements in common.”
—Thomas G. Endres University of St. Thomas

“I'm especially pleased to see an entire chapter devoted to diversity rather than writing a paragraph at the end of the book that no one would read.”
—Karen M. Coffey, Monroe Community College

Détails de l'édition

• ISBN 10: 0673153894
• ISBN 13: 9780673153890
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais