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Cengage Learning Inc Public Speaking 5/E by Jaffe C
Groundbreaking and critically acclaimed from the first edition PUBLIC SPEAKING: CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY Fifth Edition continues to train students to be effective speakers and listeners in the context of our multicultural society. Jaffe explores the intertwining nature of diversity and public speaking-with expanded coverage of basic public speaking skills rhetorical foundations and technology. Topics covered include technology the canons of rhetoric diverse listening styles civility and speechmaking the culture of narrative and non-traditional speech organization patterns such as the wave and the exemplum. With a keen sense of what students need to excel Jaffe infuses each chapter with the concepts skills theories applications and critical thinking proficiencies essential for success in todays diverse world.show more