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Communicating in Groups: Applications and Skills, 5/e
Katherine L. Adams, California State University Fresno
Gloria J. Galanes, Southwest Missouri State University


What's New

  • Ethical Dilemma Boxes encourage critical evaluation of typical ethical scenarios faced by groups, and stimulate discussion of the inherent causes, controversies, issues, and solutions.
  • 21st Century Groups (tentative title) boxes look at how media and technology are changing the ways in which small groups can interact. This feature explores the characteristics and issues concerning mediated group communication. Topics include online support groups; synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated-communication; terrorism, television, and groupthink; group leaders and the use of technology.
  • Online Learning Center icons prompt readers to use the book-specific website, where they will find a variety of resources and activities for teaching and study.
  • Chapter 8 Diversity in the Small Group now addresses generational differences in values, assumptions, and goals.