A Theory of Semiotics

by Eco, Umberto
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ISBN: 9780253202178
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... the greatest contribution to semiotics] since the pioneering work of C. S. Peirce and Charles Morris." --Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism

... draws on philosophy, linguistics, sociology, anthropology and aesthetics and refers to a wide range of scholarship... raises many fascinating questions." --Language in Society

... a major contribution to the field of semiotic studies." --Robert Scholes, Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism

... the most significant text on the subject published in the English language that I know of." --Arthur Asa Berger, Journal of Communication

Eco's treatment demonstrates his mastery of the field of semiotics. It focuses on the twin problems of the doctrine of signs--communication and signification--and offers a highly original theory of sign production, including a carefully wrought typology of signs and modes of production.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Eco, Umberto
  • ISBN: 9780253202178
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 9.04 x 0.89
  • Number Of Pages: 368
  • Publication Year: 1978
Language: English

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