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The Art of
Public Speaking THIRTEENTH EDITION
Stephen E. Lucas University of Wisconsin—Madison
with Paul Stob Vanderbilt University
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About the Author
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tephen E. Lucas is Professor of Communication Arts and Evjue-Bascom Professor in the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his master’s and doctorate degrees from Penn State University. Professor Lucas has been recognized for his work as both a scholar and a teacher. His f