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and the Professions (2023). Beyond his professional life, Ron tries to give back to his community. He also enjoys cycling, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family. Russell F. Proctor II is Professor Emeritus of Communication at Northern Kentucky University. He won NKU’s Outstanding Professor Award in 1997 and has also received recognition for his teaching from the National Communication Association, the Central States Communication Association, and the Kentucky Communication Association. Russ joined the Interplay team in the mid-1990s and was the lead author on this edi tion of the book. He loves sports, music, binge-watching TV series, and traveling with family and friends.

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