The Relationships of Public Speaking

<p>Conceptualizing public speaking as a complex and reflexive relationship that has the potential to transform what people know and how they know it <em>The Relationships of Public Speaking</em> approaches public speaking as a reciprocal relation­ship where each party has something to contribute. Author Madison A. Pollino underscores public speaking as an engaged practice and a form of relational communication bridging the gap between the self and others so students better understand the relationship between their identity as a speaker and the individuals with whom they speak.</p><p></p><p>The book emphasizes the interconnected nature of public speaking and our ever-evolving social landscape. It addresses the impact of global changes on public speaking such as technological advancements and societal shifts on public speaking; various modalities with emphasis on nuances between online and in-person communication; and how to construct and deliver speeches effectively across different mediums. A dedicated chapter provides guidance on effectively using artificial intelligence to explore topics synthesize research and create aids for presentations. Each chapter includes objectives key terms real-world examples and review questions to well support the reading and learning experience.</p><p></p><p><em>The Relationships of Public Speaking </em>is an ideal introductory textbook for public speaking courses that emphasize a comprehensive approach and contemporary relevance showing how we can use the key tenets of public speaking to make sense of and intereact with our developing social world.</p>