Joining Together introduces readers to the theory and research needed to understand how to make groups effective and‎,‎ through exercises and thorough explanations‎,‎ equips them with the skills required to apply that knowledge to practical situations‎.‎ Chapters discuss the history of groups and group dynamics‎,‎ the nature of experiential learning‎,‎ group goals‎,‎ communication within groups‎,‎ leadership‎,‎ power‎,‎ decision making‎,‎ controversy and creativity‎,‎ and conflict management‎.‎ More applied chapters focus on valuing diversity‎,‎ cooperative learning‎,‎ leading counseling groups‎,‎ and team development and training‎.‎ The new edition of this best‎-selling text features‎:‎ *New sections on controversy and creativity *New individual and group exercises * A focus on new technologies *Greater focus on minority influence‎,‎ group goals‎,‎ and diversity and many other updates and changes‎.‎ Joining Together introduces readers to the theory and research needed to understand how to make groups effective and‎,‎ through exercises and thorough explanations‎,‎ equips them with the skills required to apply that knowledge to practical situations‎.‎