Influence
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Influence

by Robert B. Cialdini

1984•Documentary•287 pages

Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthsocial commentary

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Boxlist takeA grounded non-fiction book that is fresh, contained and slow-burning. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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About This Book

Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book.

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SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DocumentaryPsychologicalEmpowerment/personal growthSocial commentary

Subjects

ComplianceNonfictionSelf-ImprovementOverredingComplaisanceCommunicationPsychological aspectsBeeinflussung

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Author
Robert B. Cialdini
Published
1984
Pages
287
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