- Paperback: 506 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 9 edition (1 Dec 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0073228656
- ISBN-13: 978-0073228655
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 20.1 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,433,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Whether a novice or an experienced speaker, every student will learn how to be a better public speaker through Lucas' clear explanations and thorough coverage. By far the leading speech textbook of our time, The Art of Public Speaking has defined the art of being the best for more than six million students and instructors. The Lucas Learning Tools Suite offers even more tools and study options to fit the active lifestyles and diverse learning/teaching styles of today's students and instructors.
About the Author
Stephen E. Lucas is Professor of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin where he has coordinated the introductory public speaking course for almost 25 years. He 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.s.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Excellent System-Too Partisan
23 Jan 2007
Format:Paperback
I use this text to teach speech. It is a very good, systematic look at creating and delivering a speech. The system is great and the presentation is great.
However, you may be irritated like I am that the examples of mistakes are overwhelmingly made by males, who don't hold PC views, such as the business man who makes a big deal, the student who questions global warming theory, the student who doesn't want to attend the anti-war talk, the library volunteer who goes to church. While Lucas can't directly attack their positions, when he needs an example of a speech mistake, these are the people he chooses. It definitely detracts from an otherwise flawless book, especially when he is so preachy about respecting other viewpoints.
However, you may be irritated like I am that the examples of mistakes are overwhelmingly made by males, who don't hold PC views, such as the business man who makes a big deal, the student who questions global warming theory, the student who doesn't want to attend the anti-war talk, the library volunteer who goes to church. While Lucas can't directly attack their positions, when he needs an example of a speech mistake, these are the people he chooses. It definitely detracts from an otherwise flawless book, especially when he is so preachy about respecting other viewpoints.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Grossly overpriced, soon outdated, but thorough
13 Dec 2008
Format:Paperback
I resent having to buy yet another super-expensive college textbook with basic information, expanded to four times what it needs to be, and packaged with useless CD's ($100 plus). While the written material is thorough, it could be condensed to 100-150 pages. Does public speaking really change so much that an "updated" edition is warranted within two years?
To me, it's another distasteful example of college textbook publishers gouging students, and the colleges going along with it. Thanks.
To me, it's another distasteful example of college textbook publishers gouging students, and the colleges going along with it. Thanks.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Over , oer and over again...
27 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Wow... I didn't think anyone could say the same thing so many different ways and so many different times and sell their book. The only reason this book sells is because their are good salesman who convene department head to use this book.
I read the text book cover to cover and after writting my notes out from the whole book, my notes were only four pages long, this book is a waste of time.
I will admit their are several quotes and passages that made me chuckle but, over all this is not a good buy.
I am selling my book back and I'm only half way through my semester.
I read the text book cover to cover and after writting my notes out from the whole book, my notes were only four pages long, this book is a waste of time.
I will admit their are several quotes and passages that made me chuckle but, over all this is not a good buy.
I am selling my book back and I'm only half way through my semester.
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