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This Means This, This Means That

Paperback • 2012 • English

This Means This, This Means That: A User's Guide to Semiotics, 2nd Revised edition Edition

By Sean Hall

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About the book

Semiotics is the theory of signs, and reading signs is a part of everyday life: from road signs that point to a destination, to smoke that warns of fire, to the symbols buried within art and literature. Semiotic theory can, however, appear mysterious and impenetrable. This introductory book decodes that mystery using visual examples instead of abstract theory. <br><br>This new edition features an expanded introduction that carefully and clearly presents the world of semiotics before leading into...Show more

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9781856697354

Published year

2012

Language

English

Original title

This Means This, This Means That

Format

Paperback

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