Group processes
Subtitle: dynamics within and between groups
By: Rupert Brown.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Oxford, UK; Malden, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 417
Subjects: Social groups; Interpersonal relations; Intergroup relations
Description: "Group Processes aims to deepen our understanding of relationships within and between groups by means of three key ideas. First, groups are a source of social identity; our sense of who we are and what we are worth derives from our group memberships. Second, there is a constant tension in group life between its task and socio-emotional aspects; getting on with the job whilst also 'getting on with people'. Third, group dynamics are frequently governed by comparison processes, both within the group and between the ingroup and various outgroups."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-409) and indexes.