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A truly unique introductory textbook, Public Speaking and Democratic Participation: Speech, Deliberation, and Analysis in the Civic Realm provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic skills involved in public speakingincluding reasoning, organization, outlining, anxiety management, style, delivery, and morethrough the lens of democratic participation. It helps students develop the skills to distinguish between productive and unproductive public discourse; participate in and lead constructive discussions of community issues; and analyze public messages as an act of civic participation.By integrating the theme of civic engagement throughout, Public Speaking and Democratic Participation offers a direct and inspiring response to the alarming decline in civic participation in the U.S. and the climate of vindictiveness in our current political culture. It equips students with the tools to reverse these tendencies and move toward a greater commitment to our shared public life.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Public Speaking and Democratic Participation'? A: The book focuses on providing a comprehensive introduction to public speaking skills through the lens of democratic participation, helping students engage in productive discourse.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The textbook is authored by Jennifer Y. Abbott.
- Q: What topics are covered in this public speaking textbook? A: Topics include reasoning, organization, outlining, anxiety management, style, delivery, and the analysis of public messages.
- Q: How does this book address civic engagement? A: The book integrates civic engagement themes to inspire students to participate in discussions about community issues and to promote a commitment to public life.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Public Speaking and Democratic Participation'? A: The book was published on October 2, 2015.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the textbook have? A: The textbook contains 464 pages.
- Q: Is this textbook suitable for beginners in public speaking? A: Yes, it is designed as an introductory textbook, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the illustrated edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is brand new.