| Management number | 232037406 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$7.44 | Model Number | 232037406 | ||
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This fifth edition of the bestselling textbook is a major new revision, continuing to provide a concise introduction to the key concepts of semiotics in accessible and jargon-free language.Demystifying what is a complex, highly interdisciplinary field, key questions covered include: What are signs and codes? What can semiotics teach us about representation and reality? What tools does it offer for analysing texts and cultural practices? Semiotics: The Basics focuses on its application to communication and cultural studies. The latest edition features a greatly extended treatment of core concepts, in particular traditional historical models of the sign, the semiotic triangle, and distinctions between ‘natural’ and conventional signs. There is also a greater emphasis on ‘the social life of signs’.With an extensive index, a comprehensive glossary, suggestions for review and for further reading, and a list of online resources, this must-have guide is both the ideal introductory text and an essential reference for students of language, communication, media, and cultural studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1041016115 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1041016113 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Dimensions | 5.08 x 0.95 x 7.8 inches |
| Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
| Print length | 418 pages |
| Publication date | August 8, 2025 |
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