Analyzing Cultures: An Introduction and Handbook by Paul Perron (English) Paperb

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Presents an introduction to the field of cultural semiotics. This book features practical examples of how semiotics can be used. It is suitable for those who want to understand the whys and wherefores of semiotics.

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Designed for classroom use in a number of disciplines, this comprehensive introduction to cultural semiotics is also an easy-to-use reference for those who would like a better understanding of the topic. No other text provides this kind of practical framework for the classroom study of semiotics. Each of the 12 chapters is clearly written and self-contained.

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An intelligent and engaging introduction to semiotic analysis

Author Biography

Marcel Danesi is Professor and Director of the Program in Semiotics, University of Toronto. Among his publications are: Vico, Metaphor, and the Origin of Language (Indiana University Press, 1993) and Cool: The Signs and Meanings of Adolescence (University of Toronto Press, 1994).Paul Perron is Professor and Principal of University College, University of Toronto. He is author of numerous works on narratology.

Table of Contents

Part I: Basic Notions and ViewsWhat is Culture?The Field of Cultural SemioticsThe Signifying OrderPart II: The Semiotic Study of CultureThe BodyLanguageMetaphorSpaceArtObjectsNarrativeMedia: Television and AdvertisingPart III: A Practical SynthesisSemiotic AnalysisActivities and Questions for DiscussionBiographical SketchesGlossaryWorks Cited and General BibliographyIndex

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Analyzing Cultures is a resource and reference in cultural studies, communications, media, and semiotics.

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Analyzing Cultures is a resource and reference in cultural studies, communications, media, and semiotics.

Details ISBN0253212987 Author Marcel Danesi Short Title ANALYZING CULTURES Pages 432 Publisher Indiana University Press Series Advances in Semiotics (Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0253212987 ISBN-13 9780253212986 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 302.2 Year 1999 Imprint Indiana University Press Subtitle An Introduction and Handbook Place of Publication Bloomington, IN Country of Publication United States Birth 1946 Residence Toronto, -CN Affiliation University of Toronto DOI 10.1604/9780253212986 UK Release Date 1999-11-22 AU Release Date 1999-11-22 NZ Release Date 1999-11-22 US Release Date 1999-11-22 Publication Date 1999-11-22 Alternative 9780253335678 Illustrations 7 b&w photos, 53 figures Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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