Introducing Semiotic: Its History and Doctrine (Advances in Semiotics) - Softcover

Deely, John

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9780253202871: Introducing Semiotic: Its History and Doctrine (Advances in Semiotics)
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ISBN 10: 0253202876 ISBN 13: 9780253202871
Publisher: Indiana University Press, 1982

Synopsis

The appeal of semiotics lies in its apparent ability to establish a common framework for all disciplines, a framework rooted in the understanding of the sign as the universal means of communication. Introducing Semiotic provides a synoptic view of semiotic development, covering for the first time all the previous epochs of Western philosophy, from the pre-Socratics to the present. In particular, the book bridges the gap from St. Augustine (5th c.) to John Locke (17th c.). It delineates the foundations of contemporary semiotics and concretely reveals just how integral and fundamental the semiotic point of view really is to Western culture. Because of its clarity of exposition and careful use of primary sources, Introducing Semiotic will be an essential textbook for all courses in semiotics.

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Publisher
Indiana University Press
Publication date
1982
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0253202876
ISBN 13 
9780253202871
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
264
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