Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach outlines a comprehensive process for new 
public speakers to ensure they continually connect to their listeners. Authors Steven and
 Susan Beebe emphasize the importance of analyzing and 
considering the audience at every point in the speech-making process. By focusing student 
attention on the dynamics of diverse audiences, ethics, and communication apprehension, 
the text narrows the gap between the classroom and the real world. The Tenth Edition 
includes new speech examples that model effective public speaking, as well as updated content 
that helps students better understand contemporary communication opportunities and challenges.