Joining Together
D. Johnson

This best-selling text presents a broad, integrative overview of group dynamics presented in a well researched, readable, and experiential format. This text introduces readers to the theory and research findings needed to understand how to make groups effective, and it helps build the skills required to apply that knowledge in practical situations. More than a textbook, Joining Together illustrates how this knowledge and mastery of skills creates choices, opportunities, and successes for each individual. No competing text offers the scope of coverage and the range of experiential exercises of Joining Together. Bridges the gap between theory and practice by combining theoretical and empirical knowledge with practical applications to the groups with which readers work. Continues to keep pace with the new developments in theory and research by updating what is known about group dynamics. While the readers of this book are diverse, Joining Together remains focused on the characteristic dynamics found in virtually all groups. Fosters a conceptual understanding of group dynamics through experiential exercises and simulations, as well as expertise in putting the concepts to use. Readers can improve their group skills by participating in the exercises. Provides a broad range of examples that are applicable to every area of life that involves group dynamics. Features comprehension tests throughout the text after each major section to check students' understanding of the key concepts. Integratesa series of diagnostic exercises throughout to text that allows students to evaluate their current levels of group dynamic skills and to provide a rationale for improving their skills in each area. A chapter on "Communication Within Groups," includes the latest and most exciting theoretical work from the social sciences and illustrates the application of group dynamics theory and research to practical situations in a variety of settings. Chapter 12, "Leading Growth and Counseling Groups," incorporates the latest research from a cross-section of disciplines to illustrate how theory can be applied according to needs and goals. Throughout these chapters, the balance between traditional and contemporary topics has been enhanced by the addition of biographical sketches of major figures in group dynamics.

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Wydawnictwo: inne
Data wydania: b.d
Kategoria: Socjologia, filozofia
ISBN: 978-0-205-46528-6
Liczba stron: 0