Practically Speaking - Softcover

Rothwell, J. Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195337670 ISBN 13: 9780195337679

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2013

Synopsis

Practically Speaking aims to address four key objectives for students: 1) readability, 2) clarity, 3) applicability, and 4) affordability. Regarding the first objective--readability--the wisdom of Samuel Johnson seems apt: "What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure." Maximum effort has been devoted to writing a textbook that might ignite the interest of student readers, not induce a coma. Textbooks are not meant to read like Stephen...

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About the Author

J. Dan Rothwell is chair of the Communication Studies Department at Cabrillo College. He has a BA in American history from the University of Portland (Oregon), an MA in rhetoric and public address and a PhD in communication theory and social influence, both from the University of Oregon. He has authored four other books besides Practically Speaking. They are: In Mixed Company: Communicating in Small Groups and...

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Review

"The length is perfect. The chapters are easy to read and are full of relevant examples that are sure to capture students' attention. The author covers all of the usual topics dealing with public speaking, but does so in a unique and interesting dialogue with the reader."--Valerie Manno Giroux, University of Miami

"Rothwell's new text includes the most comprehensive, vitally important content on speech anxiety I have ever seen...

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Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0195337670
• ISBN 13: 9780195337679
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 192