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Saussure: A Guide For The Perplexed (Paperback)
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Saussure: A Guide For The Perplexed (Paperback)
Series: Guides for the Perplexed
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This title introduces the reader to the ways in which Saussure
developed his revolutionary insights on language and demystifies
his complex theories. Ferdinand de Saussure (1857-1913) is
generally considered one of the main founders of modern linguistics
and semiotics. The book that was derived from his teaching, the
"Course in General Linguistics", had a lasting impact on the
intellectual life of the 20th century and remains today an object
of debates and controversies. This Guide for the Perplexed
introduces the reader to the ways in which Saussure developed his
revolutionary insights on language in the context of the
linguistics of his time. It also provides clear definitions and
explanations of the basic notions that form the substance of his
work, with relevant examples of how they apply to the understanding
of language and other symbolic systems. The book demonstrates how
Saussure's ideas have subsequently been used in the humanities and
social sciences. It concludes by pointing to the continuing
relevance of the theoretical and practical problems that were
articulated by Saussure. This is the ideal book for those studying
Saussure, structural linguistics or semantics and semiotics,
offering a clear overview and explanation of all the key aspects of
this fascinating linguist's work. "Continuum's Guides for the
Perplexed" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to
thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find
especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering.
Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject
difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and
ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of
demanding material.
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