IE Group Dynamics 4e - Softcover

FORSYTH

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495008133 ISBN 13: 9780495008132

Publisher: Wadsworth, 2005

Synopsis

In the Fourth Edition of his best-selling text, Forsyth combines an emphasis on research, empirical studies supporting theoretical understanding of groups, and case studies to illustrate the application of concepts to actual groups thus providing students with the most comprehensive treatment of groups available. Forsyth builds each chapter around a real-life case and draws on examples from a range of disciplines including psychology, law, education, sociology, and political science. Because he tightly weaves concepts and familiar ideas together, the text takes students beyond simple exposure to basic principles and research findings to a deeper understanding of each topic.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Donelson R. Forsyth is Professor and the Colonel Leo K. and Gaylee Thorsness Endowed Chair in Ethical Leadership in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond, where he teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses. His areas of focus include moral judgment, attribution, and group dynamics. His honors include the Outstanding Lecturer Award from the College of Humanities and Sciences and the Outstanding Teacher at Virginia Commonwealth University. A proven author, Dr. Forsyth has written more than 80 chapters and articles, published in such journals as AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST, JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY QUARTERLY, and JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PERSONALITY. A member of numerous editorial boards, he is the founding editor of GROUP DYNAMICS: THEORY, RESEARCH, AND PRACTICE. He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Florida.

Review

"The previous editions have always been excellent, and what I have seen of the current revision is even better. It is comprehensive, up to date, and accurate. It provides a broad perspective on the field. It is well grounded in science and that comes through clearly. But it clearly shows the essence of the findings and their utility. The writing is wonderful; in fact, this edition seems even more readable than previous editions. . . . This is an impressive book."

"There is virtually no other book that covers the basic research in Group Dynamics as successfully as this one does. It is readable and does a good job of relating research to the lives of students."

"Forsyth's GROUP DYNAMICS is an excellent book. What I like is its thorough, scholarly coverage of group theory and research from a social psychological viewpoint. . . It is well written and up-to-date with a good set of references."

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0495008133
• ISBN 13: 9780495008132
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 682