Small Groups: Studies in Social Interaction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. Paul Hare

9780331513417: Small Groups: Studies in Social Interaction (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331513412 ISBN 13: 9780331513417

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Small Groups explore how people interact in tiny groups and what those interactions reveal about culture, personality, and social life.

This scholarly work presents a microscopic look at group thinking, behavior, and organization. It argues that studying small groups connects ideas from sociology, psychology, anthropology, and education to a common social process. The book is organized to show how individual action builds group patterns, and how those patterns reflect larger social forces.

Readers will encounter a mix of theoretical overview, empirical studies, and a guided bibliography. The text emphasizes the development of methods alongside theories, highlighting how research design shapes what we know about groups in classrooms, workplaces, and other settings.

How individuals influence group morale, cooperation, and productivity through their choices and behavior.
Different research perspectives that view the group from the inside (individuals) and as a system (the group as a whole).
Connections between methods, theory, and real-world applications across multiple behavioral sciences.
A substantial annotated bibliography guiding readers to further study in small-group research.

Ideal for readers of social science and researchers interested in group dynamics, culture, and personality in real-world settings.

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