The Elephant in the Room: Silence and Denial in Ev

Updated August 13, 2026

Rack Location: B182 Condition: Grade A Original Title: The Elephant in the Room: Silence and Denial in Everyday Life -------------------------------- Sold as received. Items are inspected and tested for basic functionality where applicable. By placing a bid, you acknowledge and accept the item's condition as described, along with all associated risks. -------------------------------- Any MSRP or Presale Estimate values provided are for reference only and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or guarantee of value. Actual market price may differ substantially. -------------------------------- Images may include stock or generic photos provided for reference. Buyers must review all available images carefully. Photos of the actual item take precedence over any generic images or descriptions. ASIN: 0195332601 The fable of the Emperor's New Clothes is a classic example of a conspiracy of silence, a situation where everyone refuses to acknowledge an obvious truth. But the denial of social realities--whether incest, alcoholism, corruption, or even genocide-is no fairy tale. In The Elephant in the Room, Eviatar Zerubavel sheds new light on the social and political underpinnings of silence and denial-the keeping of "open secrets." The author shows that conspiracies of silence exist at every level of society, ranging from small groups to large corporations, from personal friendships to politics. Zerubavel shows how such conspiracies evolve, illuminating the social pressures that cause people to deny what is right before their eyes. We see how each conspirator's denial is symbiotically complemented by the others', and we learn that silence is usually more intense when there are more people conspiring-and especially when there are significant power differences among them. He concludes by showing that the longer we ignore "elephants," the larger they loom in our minds, as each avoidance triggers an even greater spiral of denial. Drawing on examples from newspapers and comedy shows to novels, children's stories, and film, the book travels back and forth across different levels of social life, and from everyday moments to large-scale historical events. At its core, The Elephant in the Room helps us understand why we ignore truths that are known to all of us. "Eviatar Zerubavelgathers intriguing ideas for books the way ace foreign correspondents acquire great stories: by reflecting on the obvious, then probing as well as reporting."--The Philadelphia Inquirer Read more.

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