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Constructive controversy : theory, research, practice

Title
Constructive controversy : theory, research, practice / David W. Johnson.
Author
Johnson, David W., 1940-
Publication
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2015.

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Description
1 online resource (viii, 248 pages) : illustrations
Summary
Why do people make decisions based on their own perspective without considering alternative points of view? Do differences of opinion enhance or obstruct critical thinking? Is it wise to seek out people who disagree with you and listen to their objections to your conclusions? Focusing on the theory, research, and application of constructive controversy, this book analyses the nature of disagreement among members of decision-making groups, project teams, academic study groups, and other groups that are involved in solving problems. Johnson demonstrates that this theory is one of the most effective methods of enhancing creativity and innovation, decision making, teaching, and political discourse. The book includes entertaining and intriguing examples of how constructive controversy has been used in a variety of historical periods to advance creativity, achieve innovations, and guide democracies. It will be welcomed by students in the fields of social psychology, management/business studies, education, and communication studies.
Subject
  • Group decision making
  • Group problem solving
  • Critical thinking
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-245) and index.
Contents
1. Need for constructive controversy? -- 2. The nature of constructive controversy -- 3. Theory of constructive controversy -- 4. The processes of constructive controversy and concurrence seeking -- 5. The outcomes of constructive controversy; 6. Conditions mediating the effects of constructive controversy -- 7. Constructive controversy and decision making -- 8. Constructive controversy in education -- 9. Constructive controversy and political discourse in democracies -- 10. Constructive controversy, creativity, and innovation -- 11. Constructive controversy and building and maintaining peace -- 12. Conclusions.
ISBN
  • 9781316105818
  • 1316105814
OCLC
911035285
Author
Johnson, David W., 1940- author.
Title
Constructive controversy : theory, research, practice / David W. Johnson.
Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2015.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-245) and index.
Source of description
Print version record.
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Cambridge Books Online
Other Form:
Print version: Johnson, David W., 1940- Constructive controversy. 1 Edition 9781107461505 (DLC) 2015008282 (OCoLC)906171657
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