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Summary
Public Speaking and Civic Engagement opens readers' eyes to the critical role debate plays in democracy through the context of real-world events. With an emphasis on the importance of communication, the text teaches readers to effectively share insights and ideas, listen to those of others, and debate opinions critically as part of their responsibility as democratic citizens. By exploring relevant topics such as technological innovation, economic trends, and social media's impact on civic participation, the Fourth Edition stays up to date with the most current trends in our society and their effect on civic engagement. The authors continue to explore longstanding issues and their impact on civic engagement, such as the threat of terrorism in the Middle East, the European debt crisis, and domestic debates on healthcare, immigration, environmental policy, education, and other contentious issues. The text demonstrates the importance of public speaking with concrete examples in a concise and accessible format that readers can understand and enjoy.
Call Number
PN 4129.15 .P832 2016
Edition
4th ed.
Publication
Boston, Mass : Pearson Higher Education, 2017
Description
p.431 ; 28 cm.
Contents and Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index. Democratic citizenship and the ethics of public speaking -- Listening and speaking in a democratic society -- Speaking with confidence -- Diverse audiences in a democratic society -- Developing significant topics -- Responsible and productive research -- Supporting your ideas -- Organizing your speech -- Outlining your speech -- Using language effectively -- Delivering your speech effectively -- Supporting your ideas visually -- Speaking to inform -- Persuasive speaking in a democratic society -- Arguing persuasively -- Speaking on special occasions -- Speaking and deliberating in groups.
Authors and Contributors
Hogan, J. Michael
System ID
6e6aad089e
ISBN
9780134184968
Authors and Contributors
Hogan, J. Michael
Forms and Genres
Book
Non-Fiction
