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FOR FTN USE ONLY, NOT FOR WEB The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication provides the beginning student with basic concepts, skills, and practices tbecome an effective group member Unlike other small group communication textbooks that revolve around group work and group presentations, this textbook centers on the individual group member That is, students whread this textbook will learn how their contribution tany small group endeavor can be enhanced by learning about (1) the small group communication process (eg, components of small group communication, group socialization, group development), (2) the unique qualities each group member brings tthe process (eg, communication and personality traits, diversity, ethics), and (3) how the qualities of each group member can enhance or detract from various aspects of the small group process in terms of both the group task (eg, the functional perspective of small group communication, engaging in problem-solving and decision-making techniques, roles, shared leadership) and group member relationships (eg, engaging in relational communication, handling conflict, establishing a supportive climate) The treatment is succinct and practical The chapters are arranged in a way that suggests three overarching themes: characteristics of small group communication and the individual group member (chapters 1-5), the group task (chapters 6-9), and group member relationships (chapters 10-14) By presenting a clear, uncluttered introduction tsmall group communication--without the distracting jargon, bells & whistles, and cost-inflating color photographs found in most texts--The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication offers an attractive option for those whare genuinely concerned about using a great textbook that is affordable, easy tread, translates research extremely well, and offers students practical information about small group communication that they can use
