Public Speaking

Offering comprehensive coverage in a concise format, PUBLIC SPEAKING: CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY, 8e equips you with the training and tools to be an effective public speaker and listener in a world of constant cultural, political, and technological changes. The text combines 2,500-year-old principles with the latest research into concepts, skills, theories, applications, and critical-thinking proficiencies essential for successful listening and speaking. Giving you a heightened awareness of and sensitivity to your audience, the text''s discussions of classic public speaking topics are grounded in an awareness of the impact of cultural nuances-ranging from gender differences to co-cultures within the United States to the traditions of other nations. Ethics are also emphasized throughout. The Eighth Edition includes up-to-date coverage of listening competencies, online courses, legacy journalism, native digital news outlets, MAPit, powerful language forms, and more. Numerous samples speeches from students and professional speakers along with hands-on exercises help you develop and sharpen your own speechmaking skills.