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Robert cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. Written in a clear and accessible style that assumes no special technical background in research methods, the third edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect developments in persuasion studies. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Have you ever wondered when and why you are persuaded. Science of persuasion video transcript researchers have been studying the factors that influence us to say yes to the requests of others for over 60 years. The science of persuasion is essential reading for anybody involved in new product concept development.
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