Group Communication: An Advanced Introduction

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Torsten Reimer (Purdue University, USA) Ernest S. Park (Grand Valley State University, USA)

Group Communication

An Advanced Introduction

Torsten Reimer (Purdue University, USA), Ernest S. Park (Grand Valley State University, USA), Joseph A. Bonito (The University of Arizona, USA)

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Routledge
30 November 2023

Communication studies; Psychological theory & schools of thought; Social, group or collective psychology; Occupational & industrial psychology; Organisational theory & behaviour

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

Edited by: Torsten Reimer (Purdue University USA), Ernest S. Park (Grand Valley State University, USA), Joseph A. Bonito (The University of Arizona, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9781032114712
ISBN 10: 1032114711
Pages: 476
Publication Date: 30 November 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Group Communication: An Advanced Introduction

"“Group Communication is an exceptional text, organized and targeted for use in seminars. It includes an extraordinary collection of chapters that describe the theory, research and methods of group communication. The chapters are authored by known and renowned scholars who offer unique perspectives on the modern landscape of group communication.” Verlin B. Hinsz, Ph. D., Dale Hogoboom Presidential Professor of Psychology, North Dakota State University, USA. ""Great textbooks motivate readers to dive headfirst into a sea of knowledge. Group Communication: An Advanced Introduction does so by treating students as peers with their professors. Readers will learn the complexity of member diversity, virtual teams, group research, so much more. Jump right in.” John Gastil, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Public Policy and Political Science, Penn State University, USA."