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IN MIXED COMPANY: COMMUNICATING IN SMALL GROUPS AND TEAMS, the author uses the central unifying theme of cooperation and a communication competence model to guide discussions of key small group concepts and processes. Visually appealing and practical, this text will help you succeed in your small groups course.
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This edition adds new concepts and theories, a chapter on virtual groups and technology, video case studies, self-assessment tests, and a greater focus on gender, culture, and ethics. Emphasizing communication competence, Rothwell (communication studies, Cabrillo College, Aptos, California) treats issues relevant to college and beyond including conformity, competition and cooperation, adapting to change, information bias, dimensions of power, team leadership, and dissent. The text includes critical thinking questions, exercises geared to a companion website, and a glossary. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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