Speaker's Handbook

by Jo Sprague

Now in its fourth edition, this public speaking handbook is appropriate for courses in introductory public speaking or business and professional speaking or can be used as a reference tool. Based on communication theory, the authors offer concrete suggestions on how to approach public speaking as a collaborative endeavor between the speaker and the listener.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Textbooks, School

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[HoomanWithClass · Rating 1 out of 5]

Some good info but for school so yeah

[Brianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was a wealth of examples, which was nice. I enjoyed the way the authors challenged statements a speaker may make that would inadvertently offend an audience, especially advocating for more inclusive language. I thought the authors at times spent too long on things that didn’t need to be explained for such a long portion. Other places seemed a little too brief. Other than that, it was a good textbook

[Suzie Sims-Fletcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the book if you want a desktop speech book

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book to learn the art of public speaking.

[Lee Stoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Step-by-step procedure to attack public speaking and to be consciously aware of one's ability/inability.