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Introduces the theories, studies, and empirical findings of group dynamics, featuring key terms, outlines, summaries, chapter activities, and 14 extended cases that illustrate the application of concepts to actual groups. Cases are selected to stimulate student interest, with material on Disney Studios, the People's Temple, and a rock concert stampede. Activities can be completed in classroom groups or outside of class. A reader-friendly writing style integrates perspectives from many disciplines. This third edition is updated to reflect developments in the field over the past 10 years. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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This best-seller is known in the field for being the most comprehensive treatment of groups available. This revision has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research as well as the latest applications to organizational, industrial, educational, judiciary, athletic, and interpersonal settings. Writing in a friendly style, Forsyth builds each chapter around a separate, real-life case example and integrates various perspectives from disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, and political science to achieve a comprehensive analysis of group behavior. The concepts, tightly woven with pedagogy, teach the students about group dynamics rather than simply exposing them to basic principles and research findings.
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