Organizing silence
Subtitle: a world of possibilities
By: Robin Patric Clair.
Series: SUNY series in communication studies; SUNY series in speech communication
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Albany, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 259
Subjects: Silence; Communication; Sexual harassment; Communication in organizations; Resistance (Psychoanalysis); Aesthetics
Description: Organizing Silence is a thought-provoking look at how silence is embedded in our language, society, and institutions. It provides an overview of the varied philosophical approaches to understanding the role of silence and communication. One particular view of silence/communication, as grounded in political and patriarchal frameworks, is given special attention.

The author questions not only how dominant groups silence marginalized members of society, but also how marginalized groups privilege and abandon each other.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-240) and indexes.