Group Dynamics - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534981771 ISBN 13: 9780534981778

Synopsis

In the Fourth Edition of his best-selling text, Forsyth combines an emphasis on research, empirical studies supporting theoretical understanding of groups, and case studies to illustrate the application of concepts to actual groups thus providing students with the most comprehensive treatment of groups available. Forsyth builds each chapter around a real-life case and draws on examples from a range of disciplines including psychology, law, education, sociology, and political science. Because he tightly weaves concepts and familiar ideas together, the text takes students beyond simple exposure to basic principles and research findings to a deeper understanding of each topic.

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Review

"Forsyth's GROUP DYNAMICS is an excellent book. What I like is its thorough, scholarly coverage of group theory and research from a social psychological viewpoint. . . It is well written and up-to-date with a good set of references."

Synopsis

Forsyth provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the behaviour of small groups, looking at all phases of group behaviour and providing many examples to stimulate reader interest. The text covers both traditional topics and newer topic areas that have generated recent research. Forsyth balances theory and research and cites the work of researchers in a variety of fields, including sociology, psychology, business, and social welfare. Compared to most textbooks in this area, the primary virtue of Forsyth continues to be his comprehensive coverage of all the group literature in a readable, entertaining, and easy-to-understand style.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534981771
• ISBN 13: 9780534981778
• Binding: Hardcover