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• ISBN: 0697327264
• ISBN: 9780697327260
• Physical Description: xi, 372 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
• Edition: 9th ed.
• Publisher: Boston, Mass. : McGraw Hill, ©1998.

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

The smalll groups in everyone's life -- The small group as a system -- Human communication processes in small groups -- Verbal and nonverbal signals in small group communication -- The effects of culture on small group communication -- The members -- From individuals to group : norms and roles -- From individuals to group : fantasy and cohesiveness -- Perspectives on leadership in small groups -- Serving as designated leader -- Problem-solving discussion -- Decision making in small groups -- Managing conflict in the small group -- Special discussion techniques and methods -- Observing group discussions.

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Small groups.
Communication in small groups.
Group problem solving.
Discussion.