Processing Public Speaking Perspectives in Information Production and Consumption, by Dr. Alusine M. Kanu and Shaunda S. Durham, MA applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on speech preparation and delivery.  The underlying premise in this text is to enable readers to gain understanding of the elements involved in the process of oral communication. The emphasis will be on principles and types of oral communication, especially on giving information and understanding the principles of persuasion with added practice in preparing and presenting material in public settings.  With an experiential learning format, the desired objectives include;

• To increase awareness of the fundamental principles of communication as they apply in a variety of settings.
• Life long improvement of communication skills. 
• To reinforce existing speaking skills and identify areas for improvement.
• To gain insight and understanding of the uses of technology in the process of oral communication. 
• To understand the persuasion process and gain skill in using that process. 

The participative and interactive chapters to reinforce Processing Public Speaking are: 

• Introducing the historical and contemporary views on public speaking
• Public speaking as process
• Introductory speeches
• Ethics and free speech
• Presenting with technology
• Analysis of ads in Processing Public Speaking
• Analytical listening in public speaking
• Oral interpretation of literature
• Audience analysis in public speaking
• Organizing and outlining a speech
• Informative speaking
• Persuasive speaking
• Verbal communication in public speaking
• Nonverbal communication in public speaking

The approaches in Processing Public Speaking are to learn how to tailor public messages accordingly by identifying what the audience wants and needs, appealing to the core values of listeners, establishing common bonds with focus on areas of agreement, and avoiding judgments based on stereotypes.  Kanu and Durham, in Processing Public Speaking adapts to cultural differences by focusing on the public speaking heritage of universal values with credible information from published sources, web sites, articles, and other public speaking-related material.  Planning, learning, being sensitive, adapting messages with considerations of meanings are underlying reasons for Processing Public Speaking.

As an invaluable resource Processing Public Speaking allows readers to access practical information that describes the production and consumption of presentations in technical, humanities, and social science, business, and education courses. The approaches in this text include tailoring public messages by identifying what the audience wants and needs with adaptation to cultural differences with focus on the public speaking heritage of universal values. To obtain a copy of the 5th book by Kanu in ebook format, paper back or hard cover contact Xlibris at www.Xlibris.com or call 1-888-795-4274. Enjoy your reading pleasure and entertainment.