Transcribing Silence: Culture, Relationships, and Communication (Writing Lives: Ethnographic Narratives) (Volume 15)

Kristine Muñoz's volume of short narrative works-- autoethnographies and fictional stories--explore many dimensions of silence, a crucial but often overlooked communication phenomenon, one that drives much of everyday talk and relationships. Framed by an introductory essay that synthesizes research on silence and the unsaid, guides for reflection and expansion after each narrative, and a conclusion that ponders ethnographic writing, this volume is an essential work for those who study and teach interpersonal communication. "Kristine Munoz's volume of short narrative works-- autoethnographies and fictional stories-explore many dimensions of silence, a crucial but often overlooked communication phenomenon, one that drives much of everyday talk and relationships. Framed by an introductory essay that synthesizes research on silence and the unsaid, guides for reflection and expansion after each narrative, and a conclusion that ponders ethnographic writing, this volume is an essential work for those who study and teach interpersonal communication"-- Provided by publisher Machine generated contents note: Foreword Introduction: Silence and the unsaid Part I: Ethnographic narratives Transcribing the unsaid Forbidden love The lady DEO Mirror, mirror A death foretold Scenes from an intercultural marriage Alone again, naturally A veggie tale Part II: Fictional narratives Andiamo Crush Along a winding road Draft.doc Another word for nothing The Monster Conclusion: Breaking the silence: Teaching and learning ethnographic writing References Index About the Author.