Minority Influence and Innovation

"This book is a gem. The chapters are of an extremely high quality, and Martin and Hewstone have done a wonderful job of ensuring that this is not just a collection of high-quality papers on current advances, but a coherent, integrated, and highly compelling treatise on the state of the art. It was a joy to read, a fascinating story and an engaging, balanced account of both classic and contemporary work. I would recommend it both to students seeking a inclusive introduction to the fascinating study of minority influence, and to seasoned scholars wanting an in-depth and critical coverage of current issues." -Richard Crisp, Centre for the Study of Group Processes, University of Kent, UK, in The Psychologist

"Minorities have influence as well as majorities, and the story of how they relate to each other is a complex and fascinating one, told with breadth and precision by the fine array of researchers contributing to this volume. If this eloquent book is widely read, as it deserves to be, it will contribute to a social psychology that is more balanced, sophisticated and just: We will see people not only as conformists but as creators and innovators."– Bert H. Hodges, Gordon College, Massachusetts

"This is a wonderful book joining the recent chorus on the power and value of dissent. In contrast to the portrait of minorities as vulnerable or obstructive, this book collectively recognizes their persuasive power. With contributions from international scholars, the book effectively shows the range and complexity of methods used by minorities to exercise their influence, and provides both an historical account as well as a range of theories. It is a welcome addition to the field and should inspire both research and its application. Bravo." - Charlan Jeanne Nemeth, University of California, Berkeley

"To prosper, groups, organizations and societies all need social change, creativity, and innovation. Herein lies the primary function of minority influence, as aptly shown by Robin Martin and Miles Hewstone and their outstanding group of authors. With classic and contemporary perspectives being presented alongside, this scholarly volume is a must read for anyone interested in social influence in groups and societies at large." - Carsten K.W. De Dreu, Professor of Psychology, University of Amsterdam

"This book is a gem. The chapters are of an extremely high quality, and Martin and Hewstone have done a wonderful job of ensuring that this is not just a collection of high-quality papers on current advances, but a coherent, integrated, and highly compelling treatise on the state of the art. It was a joy to read, a fascinating story and an engaging, balanced account of both classic and contemporary work. I would recommend it both to students seeking a inclusive introduction to the fascinating study of minority influence, and to seasoned scholars wanting an in-depth and critical coverage of current issues." -Richard Crisp, Centre for the Study of Group Processes,University of Kent, UK, in The Psychologist

"Minorities have influence as well as majorities, and the story of how they relate to each other is a complex and fascinating one, told with breadth and precision by the fine array of researchers contributing to this volume. If this eloquent book is widely read, as it deserves to be, it will contribute to a social psychology that is more balanced, sophisticated and just: We will see people not only as conformists but as creators and innovators."– Bert H. Hodges, Gordon College, Massachusetts

"This is a wonderful book joining the recent chorus on the power and value of dissent. In contrast to the portrait of minorities as vulnerable or obstructive, this book collectively recognizes their persuasive power. With contributions from international scholars, the book effectively shows the range and complexity of methods used by minorities to exercise their influence, and provides both an historical account as well as a range of theories. It is a welcome addition to the field and should inspire both research and its application. Bravo." - Charlan Jeanne Nemeth, University of California, Berkeley

"To prosper, groups, organizations and societies all need social change, creativity, and innovation. Herein lies the primary function of minority influence, as aptly shown by Robin Martin and Miles Hewstone and their outstanding group of authors. With classic and contemporary perspectives being presented alongside, this scholarly volume is a must read for anyone interested in social influence in groups and societies at large." - Carsten K.W. De Dreu, Professor of Psychology, University of Amsterdam. President, European Association for Social Psychology