The Art of Public Speaking (2007 9th Edition) (Includes Audio Abridgement CD Set, Student CD Rom Guidebook, Topic Finder and Web Code) [Paperback]

Stephen E. Lucas (Author)

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• Paperback
• Publisher: McGraw Hill; Ninth edition (2007)
• ASIN: B002O6Y2CU
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,632,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent System-Too Partisan, January 23, 2007

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Dean Gilbert - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Public Speaking with Learning Tools Suite (Student CD-ROMs 5.0, Audio Abridgement CD set, PowerWeb, & Topic Finder) (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.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Grossly overpriced, soon outdated, but thorough, December 13, 2008

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Doctor Jean ND - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Public Speaking with Learning Tools Suite (Student CD-ROMs 5.0, Audio Abridgement CD set, PowerWeb, & Topic Finder) (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.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Over , oer and over again..., June 27, 2009

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This review is from: The Art of Public Speaking with Learning Tools Suite (Student CD-ROMs 5.0, Audio Abridgement CD set, PowerWeb, & Topic Finder) (Paperback)

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.