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Dictionary of Semiotics (Paperback)
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What is semiotics? What does it mean? How does it work? Over the
past few decades, semiotics has increasingly gained popularity and
yet, to many, the very term remains an enigma. This Dictionary of
Semiotics is a much-needed reference book for the terms and models
used in the semiotic approach. Based on the theory evolved by the
Paris School of semiotics founded by A.J. Greimas, the work is
exceptional in that it combines a wordbook with detailed
explanation of theory and a host of practical illustrations. An
initial definition of the concept, coupled with a brief historical
overview of the elaboration of European semiotic theory, is
followed by a specialized lexicon of its metalanguage. Expressed in
lucid terms, the definitions are clarified further by readily
understood examples. In the final section of the volume, a semiotic
analysis of a well-known fairy-tale provides a practical example of
the method, both illustrating how semiotic models can be helpful in
probinf effects of meaning on the textual surface and showing how
to integrate them into wider contexts.In contrast to the highly
technical semiotic dictionary produced in France, which addresses a
specialized readership only, this work is accessible to students of
all levels. Aiming at a wide range of readers, it can be used in
course work as well as for reference. Bronwen Martin and Felizitas
Ringham are both Associate Research Fellows at Birbeck College,
University of London.
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