Book Title: Public Speaking and Democratic Participation: Speech, Deliberation, and Analysis in the Civic Realm, 2nd ed.
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Book Description: The second edition of Public Speaking and Democratic Participation: Speech, Deliberation, and Analysis in the Civic Realm equips students to effectively participate in and transform their communities through speech. Drawing on the ancient study of rhetoric, the textbook teaches students informative and persuasive speaking skills to develop their public voice. Unique to this textbook, content is also provided on the qualities of productive and unproductive civic discourse and the democratic practices of deliberative discussion facilitation and rhetorical analysis. Together, these abilities help students practice responsible public discourse, counter social injustice, and nurture a healthier and more inclusive society.
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Abbott, J. Y., McDorman, T. F., Timmerman, D. M., & Lamberton L. J. (2025). Public Speaking and Democratic Participation: Speech, Deliberation, and Analysis in the Civic Realm. (2nd ed.) PALNI Open Press. https://doi.org/10.59319/QFOK6858
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Public Speaking and Democratic Participation: Speech, Deliberation, and Analysis in the Civic Realm, 2nd ed. by Jennifer Y. Abbott; Todd F. McDorman; David M. Timmerman; and L. Jill Lamberton is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Speaking in public: advice and guides
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Public Speaking and Democratic Participation: Speech, Deliberation, and Analysis in the Civic Realm, 2nd ed. by Jennifer Y. Abbott; Todd F. McDorman; David M. Timmerman; and L. Jill Lamberton is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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