Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills (9th Edition) (Paperback)

by David R. Johnson (Author), Frank P. Johnson (Author)

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This best-selling text presents a broad, integrative overview of group dynamics presented in a well researched, readable, and experiential format. This text introduces readers to the theory and research findings needed to understand how to make groups effective, and it helps build the skills required to apply that knowledge in practical situations. More than a textbook, Joining Together illustrates how this knowledge and mastery of skills creates choices, opportunities, and successes for each individual. No competing text offers the scope of coverage and the range of experiential exercises of Joining Together.

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This best-selling text presents a broad, integrative overview of group dynamics in a well researched, readable, and experiential format. This text introduces readers to the theory and research findings needed to understand how to make groups effective, and it helps build the skills required to apply that knowledge in practical situations. More than a textbook, Joining Together illustrates how this knowledge and mastery of skills creates choices, opportunities, and successes for each individual. No competing text offers the scope of coverage and the range of experiential exercises like Joining Together.

New to this Edition:

• The entire text has been extensively edited and designed to ensure a concise and readable presentation.
• References and citations have been updated throughout the text to guarantee the most current and useful research information available.
• Chapter 3, “Group Goals,” has been revised to update the discussions of cooperation & competition and trust.
• Chapter 4, “Leadership,” incorporates the latest theories and research on effective small group research and illustrates the application of the theory to practical situations in a variety of settings.
• Chapter 9, “Managing Conflict of Interests,” now includes the latest and most exciting theory and research on the constructive resolution of conflict, with special attention to the topics of negotiation and mediation.
• Chapter 8, “Controversy and Creativity,” has been thoroughly revised to update the discussion of creativity and its relationship to effective group problem-solving.
• New chapter objectives, quizzes and PowerPoints are available to adopters online by contacting your local representative.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 9 edition (August 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205453732
• ISBN-13: 978-0205453733
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #177,451 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced guide to team players , September 10, 2008

By	Donald Jg Chiarella - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills (10th Edition) (Paperback)

This book was way overpriced. Most of us learned group dynamics in grade school playing on team sports. The observations were good in the book but seriously the authors must think everyone waited until college to learn this stuff. The truth is that the basics of group dynamics are learned at a very young age. The saving grace is that if you are a team player you take something good away even from a bad or poorly written book. If i ever need to cite some of these researchers i can do that. So in that regard i kept this book. I would like to have seen more practical examples in the book relating to government and everyday American life. How about something on college and Professional sports teams?

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay for class use-- not so good for an online class, October 24, 2008

By	J. Bays (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills (10th Edition) (Paperback)

This book was required for an online graduate course in group dynamics. While the information is good, the layout of the material makes reading the book difficult. To their credit, the authors included lots of good group activities and assessments. However, these activities appear haphazardly in the middle of the chapters breaking up content and making it difficult to read. You have to flip several pages to get to the next section in a chapter. Plus, since this course was taken online, I never used any of the activities in class discussions/activities as the book was most likely designed to be used.

17 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joining Together is a Great Resource, February 19, 2000

By	S CHRISTENSEN (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills (7th Edition) (Paperback)

I read this book as an assignment in a university sociology course. It is a great resouce to have on hand if you work with teams or are intersted in organizational/group behavior. Some of the activities have been used in my "Effective Social Relations" class and we found them not only fun, but educational. I have not read the 1999 edition, but am hoping to get it for a graduation present this April!