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A Theory of Semiotics - (Advances in Semiotics) by Umberto Eco (Paperback)

A Theory of Semiotics - (Advances in Semiotics) by  Umberto Eco (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>It focuses on the twin problems of the doctrine of signs--communication and signification--and offers a highly original theory of sign production, including a carefully wrought typology of signs and modes of production.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> . . . the greatest contribution to [semiotics] since the pioneering work of C. S. Peirce and Charles Morris. --Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism</p><p> . . . draws on philosophy, linguistics, sociology, anthropology and aesthetics and refers to a wide range of scholarship . . . raises many fascinating questions. --Language in Society</p><p> . . . a major contribution to the field of semiotic studies. --Robert Scholes, Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism</p><p> . . . the most significant text on the subject published in the English language that I know of. --Arthur Asa Berger, Journal of Communication</p><p>Eco's treatment demonstrates his mastery of the field of semiotics. It focuses on the twin problems of the doctrine of signs--communication and signification--and offers a highly original theory of sign production, including a carefully wrought typology of signs and modes of production.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>'Eco's very erudite and provocative book draws on philosophy, linguistics, sociology, anthropology, and aesthetics and refers to a wide range of scholarship, both European and American. It raises many fascinating questions which merit considerable probing.'-Language in Society

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