In Mixed Company: Communication in Small Groups and Teams

Dan J Rothwell

ISBN 10: 0534606695 / ISBN 13: 9780534606695

Published by Cengage Learning, Inc, 2003

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Topics covered include: theory, group development, climate, roles leadership, discussion, decision-making, teamwork, conflict management, group presentations and outcome assessment.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In Mixed Company: Communication in Small Groups and Teams
• Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534606695
• ISBN 13: 9780534606695
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

IN MIXED COMPANY has shown a substantial increase in popularity and acclaim with each successive edition. Consequently, in the Fifth Edition, the author preserved the essence of previous versions, and expanded somewhat the central unifying theme that cooperation in small groups is usually superior to competition. In Mixed Company thoroughly addresses the theme of cooperation in small groups. The communication competence model continues to guide discussions of key small group concepts and processes. Systems theory also remains as a key theoretical component of the text and finally, an extensive discussion and analysis of power in small groups continues to separate IN MIXED COMPANY from other textbooks.

About the Author

J. Dan Rothwell is chair of the Communication Studies Department at Cabrillo College and the author of four additional books: IN THE COMPANY OF OTHERS: AN INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION, TELLING IT LIKE IT ISN�T: LANGUAGE MISUSE AND MALPRACTICE, INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: INFLUENCES AND ALTERNATIVES with James Costigan, and PRACTICALLY SPEAKING. During his extensive teaching career, Dr. Rothwell has received almost two dozen teaching awards, including the 2010 Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology conferred by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Florida State College, and the National Council of Instructional Administrators; the 2010 Cabrillo College �Innovative Teacher of the Year� award; the 2011 National Communication Association �Community College Educator of the Year� award; a 2012 official resolution by the California State Senate acknowledging his excellence in teaching; and the 2014 �Master Teacher� award from the Western States Communication Association. He has a B.A. in American History from the University of Portland (Oregon) as well as an M.A. in Rhetoric and Public Address and a Ph.D. in Communication Theory and Social Influence, both from the University of Oregon.