Principles of Public Speaking 21st Edition
Dakota Horn, B0CKFJCS4B, 1032540524, 1032537639, 9781032540528, 9781032537634, 9781003414926, 9781032723082, 978-1032540528, 978-1032537634, 978-1003414926, 978-1032723082
Now in its 21st edition, this introductory public speaking textbook 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, listening, and cultural awareness, this classic book uses examples from college, the workplace, and political and social communication to make the study of public speaking relevant, contemporary, and exciting. Balancing skills and theory, new author Dakota Horn provides expanded coverage of speaking anxiety and understanding and delivering digital presentations along with two new chapters on culture and diversity and diversifying speeches. Each chapter also contains in-class applied activities to support students' learning.
This textbook is ideal for general courses on public speaking as well as specialized programs in business, management, political communication, and public affairs.