Public Speaking and Civic Engagement

Public Speaking and Civic Engagement, 4th Edition, is a 464-page textbook published by Pearson in 2017. The work addresses fundamental speechmaking techniques while examining oral discourse within community life.

The volume connects practical speech preparation directly to broader civic participation. Instructional discussions integrate analytical figures and workbook materials designed to support structured practice.

Intended for students of communication, this edition links rhetorical study with democratic involvement and offers platform-based study resources for individual coursework.