Semiotics

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About this book

Following the successful Basics format, this is the book for anyone coming to semiotics for the first time. Using jargon-free language and lively, up-to-date examples, Semiotics: The Basics demystifies this highly interdisciplinary subject. Along the way, the reader will find out:* what is a sign?* which codes do we take for granted?* what is a text?* how can semiotics be used in textual analysis?* who were Saussure, Peirce, Barthes and Jakobson - and why are they important?Features include a glossary of key terms and realistic suggestions for further reading. There is also a highly-developed and long-established online version of the book at: www.aber.ac.uk/media/Documents/S4B

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3.8/5 · 2 readers · 305 pages · ≈ 5 h 39 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read Semiotics?

About ≈ 5 h 39 m — 305 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mSemiotics~5 h 39 m

How many pages is Semiotics?

305 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Semiotics305

Is Semiotics in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who wrote Semiotics?

Daniel Chandler.

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