Date:  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:01:56 -0500
From:  Gregory Roberts <robertsg[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]GUSUN.GEORGETOWN.EDU>
Subject: Re: Power of silence in communication

>     I am interested to know if anyone has done current research on
> the use of silence in speech as a tool of communication. I am seeking any
> useful information that anyone may have in regards to the power of silence
> in communication.

I would look in the following

Jaworski, Adam (1993). The Power of Silence: Social and Pragmatic
Perspectives. Sage Publications, Newbury Park.

gfr

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