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Organizing Silence
Robin Patric Clair
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Overview
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.Editorials
Booknews
In the introduction, Clair (communication, Purdue U.) asserts that the title incorporates two distinct yet overlapping meanings: the ways in which the interests, issues, and identities of marginalized people are silenced, and how those silenced voices can be organized in ways to be heard. These are the themes explored in nine chapters on topics such as the use of framing devices to sequester organizational narratives; the bureaucratization, commodification, and privatization of sexual harassment through institutional discourse--a study of the "Big Ten" universities; and artful practices and the aesthetic perspective. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
November 30, 1998
Publisher
Albany, N.Y. : State University of New York Press, c1998.
Pages
259
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780791439425