The Dynamics of Persuasion Communication and Attitudes in the 21st Century |
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| Author:
| Perloff, Richard M. |
| Series title: | Routledge Communication Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-50742-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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With substantial revisions reflecting new research and changes in society, the fifth edition of The Dynamics of Persuasionintroduces students to major theories of persuasion and attitudes, using theory as the key to unlock the mysteries of contemporary social influence. Organized in terms of major concepts, issues, and persuasion contexts, the book offers a lucid introduction to the body of scholarly knowledge on persuasion, up-to-date examples of persuasion in real life, and a...
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With substantial revisions reflecting new research and changes in society, the fifth edition of The Dynamics of Persuasionintroduces students to major theories of persuasion and attitudes, using theory as the key to unlock the mysteries of contemporary social influence. Organized in terms of major concepts, issues, and persuasion contexts, the book offers a lucid introduction to the body of scholarly knowledge on persuasion, up-to-date examples of persuasion in real life, and a thorough discussion of the ethics of persuasion in contemporary society.
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