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020			_a9781032114712
040			_bLCC _cHS LRC
050			_aHM 736 _b.R363 2024
245			_aGroup communication : _ban advanced introduction / _c[editor] Reimer Torsten --
250			_a1st edition.
260			_aNew York, USA : _bRoutledge, _c(c) 2024.
300			_avii, 371p. : _c25cm.
504			_aIncludes glossary and index.
520			_aIn 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.
546			_aIn English.
650			_2Management -- Small groups.
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