Group Processes

Book Details
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 376
• Publisher: Routledge
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: Paperback
• EAN: 9780367475741

It is impossible to understand human behavior without understanding the critical role that groups play in people's lives. Most of us belong to various formal and informal groups, including families, work teams, and friendship cliques. These groups absorb much of our time and energy and satisfy our most fundamental needs. Additionally, they connect us to larger social aggregates (e.g., political parties, business organizations, religious denominations) that significantly influence our lives.

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary issues in the field of group processes. Chapters are authored by internationally recognized experts who have made major theoretical and empirical contributions to the study of groups. Its broad and up-to-date coverage makes it an essential resource for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and practitioners. The book will also be of interest to scholars across disciplines including social and organizational psychology, sociology, communication, economics, and political science.