Perloff, Richard M.,

The dynamics of persuasion : communication and attitudes in the 21st century / Richard M. Perloff. - Fifth edition. - xxiv, 541 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Routledge communication series . - Routledge communication series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to persuasion -- Historical and ethical foundations -- Attitudes : definition and structure -- The power of our passions : theory and research on strong attitudes -- Attitudes : functions and consequences -- Attitude measurement -- Processing persuasive communications -- Who says it : source factors in persuasion -- Fundamentals of the message -- Emotional message appeals : fear and guilt -- Cognitive dissonance theory -- Interpersonal persuasion -- Advertising, marketing, and persuasion -- Health communication campaigns.

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Persuasion (Psychology)
Mass media--Psychological aspects
Attitude change.

BF637.P4 / P39 2014

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