This brief, skills-focused, and highly interactive presentation of public speaking emphasizes the newest research methods and critical listening and thinking. The Essential Elements of Public Speaking is a concise exploration of the ins and outs of public speaking and makes a clear link between theory and practice–all in only twelve chapters.
Joseph A. DeVito is professor emeritus at Hunter College of the City University of New York. He was professor at Queens College of City University of New York from 1972-85. He has been a professor at Hunter College since 1985.