The Art of Public Speaking with Connect Lucas - Softcover

Lucas, Stephen E

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071280251 ISBN 13: 9780071280259

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2009

Synopsis

By far the leading speech textbook of our time, The Art of Public Speaking has defined the art of being the best for more than 10 million students and instructors. Whether a novice or an experienced speaker, every student will learn how to be a better public speaker through Lucas' clear explanations of classical and contemporary theory and thorough coverage of practical applications.

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About this title

Product Description:

The Art of Public Speaking Containing exercises, checklists, worksheets, evaluation forms, and other materials, the workbook gives students additional assistance with all the major elements of effective speechmaking. Full description

About the Author:

Stephen E. Lucas is Professor of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin where he has coordinated the introductory public speaking course for almost 25 years. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and is the author of several books, including "Portents of Rebellion" which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Professor Lucas lives in Madison, Wisconsin with his wife and two sons.s.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0071280251
• ISBN 13: 9780071280259
• Binding: Paperback