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Powerful oratory. Persuasive arguments. Succinct business pitches. Speeches and emails. From cave walls to the printing press, and from Cicero to TED talks, The Handy Communication Answer Book traces the history, explains the concepts, and examines the skills needed to master effective and efficient communication for every occasion. Providing insights and advice, this useful primer looks at how to improve verbal, nonverbal, and written communications. Communication is a subject that fascinates and frustrates people. It varies by context, audience, purpose, and form. From speeches to body language and from legalese and technical writing to how the Internet changed everything, this informative book brings the intricacies of speaking, writing, listening, and reading into focus through its well-researched answers to nearly 800 common communication questions, such as What are some common barriers to communication? How did early radio affect American politics? What was Aristotle's influence on rhetoric? How should I deal with a social media troll? How can I stop saying things like um and ah ? How can I project authority without being overbearing? How can I better communicate up the corporate ladder? What cliches and common gaffes are easily avoided? Why are Ikea instructions an example of genius?Product Identifiers
PublisherVisible Ink Press
ISBN-139781578595877
eBay Product ID (ePID)233843160
Product Key Features
SubjectWriting & Reading
Publication Year2017
Number of Pages450 Pages
Publication NameThe Handy Communication Answer Book
LanguageEnglish
TypeRéférence
AuthorLauren Sergy
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height236 mm
Item Width181 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorLauren Sergy