History and semiosis. Semiotics in the natural and technical sciences. Semiotics in the arts and social sciences. Semiotic movements.
Contents:
Volume 1. History and semiosis / edited by Jamin Pelkey -- volume 2. Semiotics in the natural and technical sciences / edited by Jamin Pelkey and Stéphanie Walsh Matthews -- volume 3. Semiotics in the arts and social sciences / edited by Jamin Pelkey, Susan Petrilli and Sophia Melanson Ricciardone -- volume 4. Semiotic movements / edited by Jamin Pelkey and Paul Cobley.
Summary:
Bloomsbury Semiotics offers a state-of-the-art overview of the entire field of semiotics from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives. With four volumes spanning theory, method and practice across the disciplines, this definitive reference work comprises: Volume 1: History and Semiosis ; Volume 2: Semiotics in the Natural and Technical Sciences ; Volume 3: Semiotics in the Arts and Social Sciences ; Volume 4: Semiotic Movements. Uniting fragmented disciplines under the framework of semiotic theory, this set emphasizes and strengthens common bonds shared across intellectual cultures, and facilitates the discovery and recovery of meaning across fields. Providing comprehensive overviews of the history and status of semiotic inquiry across a diverse range of traditions and disciplines, chapters are written by leading international experts. Together, they highlight key contemporary developments and debates before casting a vision for future research priorities, identifying unanswered questions and fresh openings for participation. Providing the most comprehensive and united overview of the entire field for semioticians, Bloomsbury Semiotics enables anyone, from students to seasoned practitioners, to better understand and benefit from semiotic insight and how it relates to their own area of study or research.
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