Now in its sixth edition, Persuasion: Social Influence and Compliance Gaining continues to boast an accessible voice and vibrant aesthetic that appeals to undergraduate students of communication, psychology, advertising, and marketing. In addition to presenting established theories and models, this text encourages students to develop and apply general conclusions about persuasion in real-world settings. Along the way, students are introduced to the practice of social influence in an array of contexts (e.g., advertising, marketing, politics, interpersonal relationships, social media, groups) and across a variety of topics (e.g., credibility, personality, deception, motivational appeals, visual persuasion). The new edition features an expanded treatment of digital and social media, up-to-date research on theory and practice, and enhanced discussions of topics such as political campaigning, emotional marketing, olfactory influence, and ethics.

Forthcoming: Instructors can also use the book's downloadable test bank, instructor's manual, and PowerPoint slides in preparing course material.

About the Author
Robert H. Gass is Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at California State University, Fullerton, USA. John S. Seiter is Professor in the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies at Utah State University, USA.

Reviews

The sixth edition of Persuasion: Social Influence and Compliance-Gaining continues to present persuasion concepts and theory in a comprehensive and engaging fashion. It is clear why this text is a leader in the discipline as it is both comprehensive and accessible to students. The sixth edition adds important material on digital and online persuasion which expands its' impact in explaining contemporary persuasion.

Andrew S. Rancer, Ph.D., University of Akron, USA

This book is a joy to read and captures students' interest in ways other textbooks do not. In today's world of sound bites and video clips, the humor, clever examples, and carefully chosen illustrations in this book captivate readers and make learning about persuasion accessible. The authors do an excellent job seeking out the most peculiar and intriguing research studies to engage their readers and make learning about persuasion research findings fun!

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall, Ph.D., Michigan State University, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9780367196141
Author Robert H Gass
Format Paperback
Page Count 470
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd