Introducing semiotics
Paul Cobley
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Introducing semiotics
Published
2014
Publisher
Icon Books, Limited
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9781848318786
Description
Why study signs? This perennial question of philosophy is answered in the 20th century by the science of semiotics. An animal's cry, poetry, the medical symptom, media messages, language disorders, architecture, marketing, body language - all these, and more, fall within the sphere of semiotics. Introducing Semiotics outlines the development of sign study from its classical precursors to contemporary post-structuralism. Through Paul Cobley's text and Litza Jansz's illustrations, this seminal introduction identifies the key semioticians and their work and explains the simple concepts behind difficult terms. For anybody who wishes to know why signs are crucial to human existence and how we can begin to study systems of signification, this book is the place to start.
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How many pages are in Introducing semiotics?
This edition of Introducing semiotics has approximately 176 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Introducing semiotics?
For most readers, Introducing semiotics typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,000 words
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What is the word count of Introducing semiotics?
The estimated word count for Introducing semiotics is approximately 44,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Introducing semiotics?
Introducing semiotics was written by Paul Cobley, Litza Jansz.
When was Introducing semiotics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.