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Robert cialdini explains the psychology of why people say yesand how to apply these understandings. How you can make strangers go after thieveseven if they dont like it. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. Influence the psychology of persuasion collins business. Cialdinis big idea is that influence is based on six fundamental principles. The widely adopted, now classic book on influence and persuasiona major national and international bestseller with more than four million copies sold. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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