The Art of Public Speaking, 9th Edition
by Stephen E. Lucas
Product code: 258135
ISBN: 0071109110, ISBN13: 9780071109116, 544 pages, Paperback
Published by McGraw-Hill in 2006, 9th edition

Description
A guide to speaking in public, whatever the occasion. It aims to bring public speaking to life with its jargon-free style, explanations and illustrative examples. There are creative activities, annotated speech samples and discussions of classic and contemporary rhetoric. The accompanying CD-ROM includes more than 50 instructive video excerpts as well as full student speeches. A PowerPoint tutorial guides readers through the process of creating PowerPoint presentations, and there is discussion of plagiarism and how to avoid it.

Lucas' The Art of Public Speaking is the leading public speaking textbook in the field. Whether a novice or an experienced speaker when beginning the course, every student will learn how to be a better public speaker through Lucas' clear explanations. Creative activities, vivid examples, annotated speech samples, and foundation of classic and contemporary rhetoric provide students a strong understanding of public speaking.

When instructors teach from this textbook, they benefit from Lucas' Integrated Teaching Package. The Annotated Instructor's Edition and Instructor's Manual, both written by Steve Lucas, provide teaching tips and give outlines on how to use the various supplements. As a result, instructors are able to see various teaching examples, how to integrate technology, and analyses and discussion questions for video clips in class. The Annotated Instructor's Edition, Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, CDs, videos,and other supplements provide instructors the tools needed to create a dynamic classroom. This edition has a supplement to meet the needs of online classes,Teaching Public Speaking Online with The Art of Public Speaking.

About Stephen E. Lucas
Stephen E. Lucas is Professor of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he has taught since 1972. Born in New York and raised in California, he received his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his master's and doctorate degrees from Penn State University. In addition, Professor Lucas has directed the introductory public speaking course at the University of Wisconsin - Madison since 1973. He has also participated in public speaking workshops and colloquia at schools throughout the United States.

Stephen E. Lucas 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.

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