books by David N. Berg (understanding researching psychology)

books by David N. Berg

books:

Exploring Clinical Methods for Social Research
David N. Berg, Kenwyn K. Smith

Sage Publications, Inc, 1985

The methods selected and used to conduct research often become an expression of the conflicting interests that are being served by the study. This book focuses on issues such as why we do research, how we create knowledge, and how the research process brings about change. The introduction to the book discusses the historical, conceptual, and personal interests being served. There are four sections: Clinical Issues, Clinical Understanding, ...

Paradoxes of Group Life: Understanding Conflict, Paralysis, and Movement in Group Dynamics

3 reviews

Jossey-Bass, 1987

Aptly titled: This analysis is rife w/ incisive insights.
Paradoxes of Group Life is a masterful explication of the concepts its title announces. This readable volume will serve the newcomer to Group Dynamics as well as the more experienced cognoscenti. People are often fundamentally ambivalent about ourselves and our participation in groups. Smith & Berg explain these (often unconscious) dynamics with great clarity and force. Treat yourself to this ...

The Self in Social Inquiry: Researching Methods
David N. Berg, Kenwyn K. Smith

Sage Publications, Inc, 1988

Why we do research? How do we create knowledge? How does the research process brings about change? This book addresses these questions. Originally published in hardcover as `Exploring Clinical Methods for Social Research', this paperback edition has published under a new title to stress its focus on research methods which place the scrutiny of self in the centre stage of social enquiry. The introduction discusses the historical, ...

Rediscovering Groups: A Psychoanalyst's Journey Beyond Individual Psychology (International Library of Group ...
Marshall Edelson, David N. Berg

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1999

Yale Univ., New Haven, CT. Discusses the importance, usefulness, and difficulties, emphasizing the properties of groups rather than the properties of individuals in understanding experiences in groups and organizations. For the mental health professional. Softcover, hardcover also available.