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Book SynopsisThe only book that integrates all important small group communication topics into a single comprehensive conceptual model, this text pioneered the systems approach for the group communication course. Each chapter begins with a brief preview, followed by a glossary of terms and a real life case study. The text material in each chapter is followed by several experiential exercises for skill development and two original readings.
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Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 What Is Small Group Interaction? Chapter 2 Communication Processes Chapter 3 Relevant Background Factors Chapter 4 Group Circumstances and Structure Chapter 5 Leadership and Social Influence Processes Chapter 6 Decision-Making Processes Chapter 7 Conflict Management Chapter 8 ConsequencesAppendix A Small Group Presentations to an AudienceAppendix B Observing Group ProcessGlossaryReferencesCreditsIndex
