Persuasive messages : the process of influence / William L. Benoit and Pamela J. Benoit.

Author/creator Benoit, William L.
Other author Benoit, Pamela J., 1954-
Format Book
Publication InfoMalden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2008.
Descriptionxiii, 274 pages ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
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Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents The importance of persuasion -- The cognitive approach to persuasion -- The source of persuasive messages : credibility -- Ethical concerns -- Purpose and audience -- Organization : structuring the message -- Substance : support for your ideas -- Symbols and style -- Hostile, apathetic, motivated, and multiple or mixed audiences -- Consistency theories of attitude change -- Social judgment/involvement theory -- Theory of reasoned action -- Persuasion in advertising -- Persuasion in political campaigns.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 252-263) and index.
LCCN 2007028074
ISBN9781405158206 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1405158204 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9781405158213 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1405158212 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HM 1196 .B46 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold