{"product_id":"theories-of-small-groups-interdisciplinary-perspectives","title":"Theories of Small Groups: Interdisciplinary Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Theories of Small Groups: Interdisciplinary Perspectives is a book that will make a significant difference in how those interested in the study of small groups think and pursue inquiry about them. In this impressive collection of original essays  the reader is introduced to nine different perspectives that have guided the development of theories and research concerning the nature of group processes. Drawing on the efforts of numerous scholars with backgrounds in biological and social sciences  editors Scott Poole and Andrea Hollingshead provide a useful vehicle for the emergence of enriched understandings of the behavior of groups  enhancing the integration of such knowledge  and the prospects for substantial increases in genuinely interdisciplinary scholarship.\" -Dennis S. Gouran  The Pennsylvania State University People live in groups  work in groups  and play in groups. As a result  groups have been a focus of study across the social and behavioral sciences. Although it has been actively pursued within individual disciplines and sub-disciplines  group research as a whole remains fragmented and discipline-bounded.  Theories of Small Groups: Interdisciplinary Perspectives brings together the threads that unify the field of group research. The book is designed to define and describe theoretical perspectives on groups and to highlight select research findings within those perspectives. In this text  editors Marshall Scott Poole and Andrea B. Hollingshead capitalize on the theoretical advances made over the last fifty years by integrating models and theories of small groups into a set of nine general theoretical perspectives. Theories of Small Groups is the first book to assess  synthesize  integrate  and evaluate the body of theory and research on small groups across disciplinary boundaries.  Key Features Offers an interdisciplinary approach to group research with contributions from authors across many fields Includes nine theoretical perspectives  each written by an author team composed of experts who have conducted independent research within that perspective Organizes chapters in a similar format to easily compare the basic premises and findings examined across the various perspectives covered Concludes with a chapter that compares and contrasts the nine perspectives in the form of seven \"touchstones\"- boundaries\/embeddedness; competition  conflict and interdependence; causality; regulation of interaction; risk\/uncertainty; cognition\/intentionality  and time Theories of Small Groups summarizes the current state of group theory and research in a brief volume that can be used by researchers and in graduate courses that will train the next generation of group scholars. It is an excellent supplementary textbook for graduate courses on small groups in many disciplines  including Communication  Psychology  Management  Sociology  Political Science  and Education.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964042637365,"sku":"ByrdShop_0761930760","price":90.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780761930761.jpg?v=1770446521","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/theories-of-small-groups-interdisciplinary-perspectives","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}