Principles of Public Speaking; 16th Edition

German, Kathleen M.

ISBN 10: 0205494420 / ISBN 13: 9780205494422

Published by Pearson Allyn & Bacon, Boston, 2007

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Some shelf and corner wear with corners beginning to curl. Text appears clean. Binding is tight and solid in very good condition. Has bookstore Stickers on the Spine and Back Cover. Good study copy. Looks Nice. Size: 26 cm. 298 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; Public speaking; ISBN: 0205494420. ISBN/EAN: 9780205494422. Dewey Code: 808.5/1 22. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561005139.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Public Speaking; 16th Edition
• Publisher: Pearson Allyn & Bacon, Boston
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205494420
• ISBN 13: 9780205494422
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: 16th Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education

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Synopsis

Balancing skills and theory, Principles of Public Speaking emphasizes orality, Internet technology, and critical thinking as it encourages the reader to see public speaking as a way to build community in today's diverse world. Within a framework that emphasizes speaker responsibility, critical thinking and listening, and cultural awareness, this classic book uses examples from college, workplace, political, and social communication to make the study of public speaking relevant, contemporary, and exciting. This brief but comprehensive book also offers the reader the latest in using technology in speechmaking, featuring a unique and exciting integrated text and technology learning system.

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Balancing skills and theory, Principles of Public Speaking emphasizes orality, Internet technology, and critical thinking as it encourages students to see public speaking as a way to build community in today's diverse world.

 

Within a framework that emphasizes speaker responsibility, critical thinking and listening, and cultural awareness, this classic text uses examples from college, workplace, political, and social communication to make the study of public speaking relevant, contemporary, and exciting for students. This brief but comprehensive text also offers students the latest in using technology in speechmaking, featuring a unique and exciting integrated text and technology learning system.

 

New to the Sixteenth Edition

• New easy-to-find section on web resources.  This extensive coverage of how to use and evaluate electronic sources keeps students up-to-date on the latest information about using technology effectively for research.
• Now includes an extensive discussion on using PowerPoint slides.  This new coverage discusses how to design exciting, eye-catching slides and strategies for incorporating them seamlessly into a presentation. 
• Contains updated examples throughout, including those that reflect greater cultural diversity, changes in technology, and the latest research in public speaking.
• New Chapter (Ch. 16) discusses group-based speeches, including team presentations and responding to questions and objections.

 

Praise for Principles of Public Speaking

 

This text is different from its competitors because of its brevity and concrete, functional discussions. It is very useful in a wide range of public speaking-oriented courses, general speech requirements, or business speaking, where the primary emphasis is on performance . . .

 

–Mary L. Mohan, SUNY Geneseo

 

 

The section on culture and cultural diversity is outstanding.  It helps me to get all of the students interested in learning about each other’s cultures.

 

--William F. Ferreira. Houston Community College Southwest