Communication: Apprehension, Avoidance, and Effectiveness (5th Edition) - Softcover

Richmond, Virginia P.; McCroskey, James C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205279821 ISBN 13: 9780205279821

Publisher: Pearson, 1997

Synopsis

Public speakers are often overwhelmed with attacks of shyness, anxiety and other reasons to avoid speaking. This book provides a clear overview of the process of human communication - what to do and what not to do when the desire to flee arises. Starting with the premise that speech anxiety is one of the most common obstructions to clear and effective communication, this book provides readers with a better understanding for the reasons that people experience such fears and concrete suggestions for how to overcome them. Public and professional communicators who have experienced an undesirable speaking performance.

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Public speakers are often overwhelmed with attacks of shyness, anxiety and other reasons to avoid speaking. This book provides a clear overview of the process of human communication - what to do and what not to do when the desire to flee arises. Starting with the premise that speech anxiety is one of the most common obstructions to clear and effective communication, this book provides readers with a better understanding for the reasons that people experience such fears and concrete suggestions for how to overcome them. Public and professional communicators who have experienced an undesirable speaking performance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205279821
• ISBN 13: 9780205279821
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 152