Analyzing cultures : an introduction and handbook

Authors:Marcel Danesi, Paul Perron

Summary:Presents an introduction to the field of cultural semiotics. This book features practical examples of how semiotics can be used. It is suitable for those who want to understand the whys and wherefores of semiotics.

Edition:View all formats and editions

Series:

Advances in semiotics

Genre:Einführung

Physical Description:xiii, 413 pages ; 24 cm

ISBN:

9780253335678, 9780253212986, 0253335671, 0253212987

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:41452603

Subjects:

02.02 philosophy and theory of science

Culture Modèles sémiotiques

Culture Semiotic models

Additional Physical Form Entry:

Online version:

Analyzing cultures.

Danesi, Marcel, 1946-

604069723

Contents:

Part I: Basic Notions and ViewsWhat is Culture?The Field of Cultural SemioticsThe Signifying OrderPart II: The Semiotic Study of CultureThe BodyLanguageMetaphorSpaceArtObjectsNarrativeMedia: Television and AdvertisingPart III: A Practical SynthesisSemiotic AnalysisActivities and Questions for DiscussionBiographical SketchesGlossaryWorks Cited and General BibliographyIndex