Jaworski, Adam, 1957-

The power of silence : social and pragmatic perspectives / Adam Jaworski. - xiv, 189 pages ; 23 cm. - Language and language behaviors ; v. 1 . - Language and language behaviors ; v. 1. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Silence and the Study of Communication -- Silence and Speech -- The Pragmatics of Silence -- The Politics of Silence and the Silence of Politics -- The Extensions of Silence -- Conclusion -- References -- Index -- About the Author. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Silence
Communication.
Pragmatics

P95.53 / .J38 1993

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