TY - BOOK AU - Galanes,Gloria J. AU - Brithart,John K. TI - Communicating in Groups: : Applications and Skills SN - 9780697288035 U1 - 302.34 PY - 1997/// CY - London PB - Brown & benchmark, William C Brown Pub KW - Orientation to small group systems, small groups as the heart of society, groups as structured open systems, foundations of small group communicating, interpersonal communication principles for group members, verbal and nonverbal messages, critical thinking in small groups, understanding and improving group throughout processes, becoming a group, perspectives on leading a small group, applying leadership principles, procedures for a problem solving group, managing conflicts productively, special techniques for small groups, group techniques in organizations, techniques for observing problem solving groups N1 - Presents the principles and practical applications needed to work effectively in small groups both in and out of the classroom. The text emphasizes critical thinking and uses a general systems theory framework to help analyze the complex human system of the small group. ; Including with reference and index ER -