Group Communication: An Advanced Introduction

Reimer, Torsten (Editor)/ Park, Ernest S. (Editor)/ Bonito, Joseph A. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 103213061X / ISBN 13: 9781032130613

Published by Routledge, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Group Communication: An Advanced Introduction
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 103213061X
• ISBN 13: 9781032130613
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis

In this comprehensive, advanced introduction to group communication, the field’s leading experts summarize theory, methodological advancements, and current research in the field.

This book follows a coherent structure specifying clear objectives and evidence-based practical implications for the management of groups. Each chapter provides case study examples highlighting the role of communication for group functioning. The textbook takes a particular look at recent advancements in the research on virtual teams, the role of technology in group communication, and issues of diversity and inclusion, considering group communication in various situations including health and organizational contexts. It features theory-driven descriptions, an emphasis on empirical findings, and reflections on research methods.

The book is an integrative and coherent textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate group communication classes and a useful reference for students, scholars, and group communication professionals across different disciplines including communication studies, psychology, life sciences, business administration, management, and engineering.

Online resources include a sample course syllabus, discussion questions, lecture slides, and a test-bank. They are available at www.routledge.com/9781032114712

About the Author

Torsten Reimer is a Professor of Communication and Psychology and Director of the Communication and Cognition Lab at Purdue University, USA.

Ernest S. Park is a social psychologist and an Associate Professor at Grand Valley State University, USA.

Joseph A. Bonito is a Professor of Communication at the University of Arizona, USA.