Presents a theoretical account of how speakers interpret that which is taken for granted in messages. Discusses research concerning enthymemes, argument theory, indirect speech acts, conversational maxims, pragmatic implication and other areas. Provides a framework for a model of how speakers interpret unspoken portions of utterances. (JMF)

Classifies, reviews, and critiques current literature on the role of communication in the bargaining process. Provides a review of findings within four areas: communication opportunity, information exchange, message strategies, and categories of interaction. Concludes that communication is an essential variable in bargaining research. (PD)

Discusses parent-child interactions in which the content of television programing appears as explicit subject matter. Examines ways in which a child's development may be affected by these parent-child interactions. (JMF)