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Organizing Silence: a World of Possibilities (Suny Series in Speech Communication)
Robin Patric Clair
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. Sexual harassment is given as an example of material and discursive practices that articulate both a micro and macro level of silence, and accounts of both women and men who have been sexually harassed are provided. The book provides an alternative aesthetic perspective as a way of understanding the realities we create, encouraging alternative ways to listen to the silence, and presenting novel possibilities for future research.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 7, 1998 |
| ISBN13 | 9780791439425 |
| Publishers | State University of New York Press |
| Pages | 286 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 230 × 20 mm · 367 g |
| Language | English |
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