In Mixed Company: Communicating in Small Groups and Teams (10th Edition) – eBook

In Mixed Company, 10th Edition, (PDF) integrates theory, applications, and existing research on small group communication in an engaging and conversational style.

The communication competence model and principles of cooperation guide discussions of key small group concepts and processes throughout the text.

Distinctive Features:

• Dynamic photos and cartoons bring chapter concepts to life.
• Merges a communication competence perspective throughout, offering a clear communication focus that is engaging, rigorous, and practical.
• Systems theory–a key theoretical component of the text–equips college students with an easy-to-understand conceptual framework for analysis and insights.
• Rothwell’s trademark style–erudite yet approachable and conversational and filled with practical advice, startling anecdotes, and humorous stories–involves readers like no other group communication textbook does
• The text’s unique focus on the role of power in small group communication helps students see that power is an essential underlying element in small group conflict, teamwork, decision making, normative behavior, problem-solving, roles, and leadership.

Reviews

“I find the complete approach in Rothwell’s text authentic and refreshing.” — Sarah Burrows, Providence College

“I very much value the readability, examples, and fun that In Mixed Company 10e has in presenting research–humor is always a bonus!” — Kathleen Propp, Western Michigan University

“A Small Group Comm textbook that will not cost your students an arm and a leg, but is readable, informed, and research-based.” — Tammy McGuire, Pacific Union College

“This ebook In Mixed Company: Communicating in Small Groups and Teams 10e directs itself toward a broad-based understanding of small group communicative interactions. Discussions of virtual groups, negotiating and critical thinking provide insightful perspectives that give portable skills across communicative interactions.” — William J. Taylor, Kansas State
University

NOTE: The product only includes In Mixed Company: Communicating in Small Groups and Teams 10th Edition in PDF. No access codes are included.