{"product_id":"semiotics-the-basics-9781041016113","title":"Semiotics The Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fifth edition of the bestselling textbook, now available in print and eBook, is a major new revision, continuing to provide a concise introduction to the key concepts of semiotics in accessible and jargon-free language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemystifying what is a complex, highly interdisciplinary field, key questions covered include: What are signs and codes? What can semiotics teach us about representation and reality? What tools does it offer for analysing texts and cultural practices? \u003ci\u003eSemiotics: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on its application to communication and cultural studies. The latest edition features a greatly extended treatment of core concepts, in particular traditional historical models of the sign, the semiotic triangle, and distinctions between ânaturalâ and conventional signs. There is also a greater emphasis on âthe social life of signsâ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an extensive index, a comprehensive glossary, suggestions for review and for further reading, and a list of online resources, this must-have guide is both the ideal introductory text and an essential reference for students of language, communication, media, and cultural studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359339610455,"sku":"9781041016113","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/semiotics-the-basics-9781041016113","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}