Synopses & Reviews
Reflecting its author's extensive experience in the classroom, this beautifully crafted text expertly balances current theory and research with practical skills and applications. Its presentation reflects the author's belief that small group communication is best understood in context--whether in the workplace, in neighborhoods, in churches, social groups, or civic organizations. The thoroughly updated seventh edition cites more than one hundred recent studies.
About the Author
Gerald L. Wilson is the Chair of the Communication Department at the University of South Alabama. He has authored five books and numerous essays and articles on communication. is also a consultant to business and industry.
Table of Contents
Preface
Part I: Approaching Communication In Group Contexts
Chapter 1: Introduction to Groups and Group Processes
Part II: Preparing For Group Meetings
Chapter 2: Preparing for Group Discussions
Chapter 3: Participating in Group Meetings
Chapter 4: Communication Processes
Part III: Participating In Group Meetings
Chapter 5: Encouraging Group Development and Evolution
Chapter 6: Roles and Role Emergence
Chapter 7: Leading Group Meetings
Chapter 8: Improving Group Climate
Chapter 9: Promoting Group Cohesiveness and Satisfaction
Chapter 10: Managing Conflict in the Group
Part IV. Analyzing Small Group Decision Making
Chapter 11: Observing and Evaluating Groups
Appendix A: Public Small Group Presentations
Appendix B: Designing Presentation Graphics
Glossary
References
Indexes