Group dynamics

Author(s)

• Forsyth, Donelson R.

Bibliographic Information

Group dynamics

Donelson R. Forsyth

Brooks/Cole Pub. Co., c1990

2nd ed

Note

Rev. ed. of: An introduction to group dynamics. c1983

Bibliography: p. 499-570

Includes indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This introduction examines phases of group behaviour and provides many examples. The text covers both traditional topics and newer topic areas that have generated recent research. The book balances theory and research and cites the work of researchers in a variety of fields, including sociology, psychology, business, and social welfare.

Table of Contents

• The Science of Group Dynamics
• Studying Groups
• Group Formation
• Development and Socialization
• Group Structure
• Conformity and Influence
• Power
• Leadership
• Group Performance
• Decision Making
• Environmental Processes
• Conflict
• Conflict Between Groups
• Crowds and Collective Behaviour
• Groups and Change.

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Details

• NCID: BA10982094
• ISBN:
  • 0534080103
• LCCN: 89025207
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Pacific Grove, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 596 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HM131
  • DC20 : 302.3/4
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Social groups