Silence, Civility, and Sanity: Hope for Humanity in a Digital Age

Silence, Civility, and Sanity is a book that emphasizes the importance of silence as a communicational good,intrapersonal silence,attentive silence,reflective use of silence,ethnic dimensions of silence,and the abuses of silence. It offers an alternative to the false binaries of culture-warring and delves into the layers of technological advancement that obscure perception and act as noise.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Silence, Civility, and Sanity: Reclaiming Civil Communication and Healthy Public Conversation in a Divided World

In a time of profound division, Silence, Civility, and Sanity emerges as a powerful call to restore civil communication and cultivate healthy public discourse. Author Stephanie Bennett delves deep into the significance of silence, emphasizing its role in tempering speech and fostering the art of listening. Through this insightful book, Bennett explores the multifaceted dimensions of silence, including its place as a communicational good, its intrapersonal significance in contemplative prayer, the importance of attentive silence, its reflective applications, its ethical implications, and the abuses of silence.

Furthermore, Bennett delves into the intricate layers of technological advancement that often masquerade as silence, creating a false sense of tranquility. She offers readers an alternative to the false binaries that perpetuate culture wars and undermine our relationships, institutions, and public sphere. Scholars of communication, rhetoric, and media studies will find this book of immense interest, as it provides valuable insights into the dynamics of human communication and the urgent need for dialogue and understanding in a divided world.

Weight: 503g
Dimension: 228 x 160 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793639882