Influence vs The dynamics of persuasion: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Persuasion, Communication, Psychological aspects, Psychology
Influence
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…
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The dynamics of persuasion
Accessibly written and research-informed, the 9th edition of this important text offers readers a comprehensive view of persuasion, attitudes, and influence.This edition explains the theories and foundations of…
The verdict
- Influence is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 11 for The dynamics of persuasion.
Scores by source
| Influence | The dynamics of persuasion | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.2 (253) | — |
| Google Books | 4.0 (15) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (11) | — |
Reception
| Influence | The dynamics of persuasion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 253 | — |
| Editions | 28 | 30 |
| Citations | — | 436 |
| Wikipedia attention | 640 | — |
| Pages | 302 | 628 |