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On Signs,Used
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Thirty Years Ago Roland Barthes And Others First Perceived The Power Of Unassertive Objects As 'Signs,' Bearers Of Accepted Opinion And Of Ideological Manipulation. In The Three Decades Since, There Has Developed A New Science Of Signs, Called Semiotics. Its Practitioners Include Advertisers, Politicians, Media Pundits, And Cultural Mandarins, All Of Whom Send Signalsa Product, An Image, A Service, An Ideato Those Who Will 'Buy' Only If They Recognize Themselves In The Message.On Signs Opens Up Semiotics To A Broad, Nonspecialist Audience. Here The Founders Of The Discipline, Along With Some Of The Leading 'Signmaker' Of Contemporary Culture, Undertake To Explain The Signs In Subjects As Diverse As El Salvador'S Death Squads And Ladies' Lingerie, The Letters Of Pliny And The Windows Of Tiffany'S, Fashion, Food, Film, Jokes, Psychoanalysis, And History.The Fortysix Essaye Gathered Here Are Either Newly Written For On Signs Or (Save One) Newly Translated Into English. Among The Contributors Are Roland Barthes, Michel De Certeau, Jacques Derrida, Edmundo Desnoes, Umberto Eco, Michel Foucault, Julia Kristeva, Jacques Lacan, Thomas A. Sebeok, And Others.On Signs Is, To Say The Least, Provocative. Umberto Eco Writes On Cowboys And Indians At A White House Press Conference, Edmundo Desnoes On The Meaning Of Castro'S Beard. Jan Kott Explains The Dramaturgy Of A Heart Attack, Roland Barthes Tells How To Spend A Week In Paris, And Milton Glaser Reveals The Semiotic Underpinnings Of Supermarket Design. Thomas Sebeok Show Howand Whyto Communicate With People Who Wil Live 10,000 Years From Now.On Signs Will Astonish, Enlighten, And Amuse. What It Does, No Book Has Done Before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'On Signs'? A: 'On Signs' explores the concept of semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, and how they are used in various cultural contexts, including advertising and media.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to 'On Signs'? A: The book features essays from notable figures such as Roland Barthes, Umberto Eco, Michel Foucault, and Jacques Derrida, among others.
- Q: What type of binding does 'On Signs' have? A: 'On Signs' is available in a paperback binding, making it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'On Signs' contain? A: 'On Signs' has a total of 536 pages, offering an extensive examination of semiotic theory and its applications.
- Q: Is 'On Signs' suitable for non-specialists? A: Yes, 'On Signs' is written to appeal to a broad, nonspecialist audience, making the complex ideas of semiotics accessible to general readers.
- Q: When was 'On Signs' published? A: 'On Signs' was published on August 1, 1985.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'On Signs' is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'On Signs'? A: 'On Signs' covers a variety of topics, including cultural phenomena like fashion, media, and historical events, interpreted through the lens of semiotics.
- Q: Can 'On Signs' be beneficial for advertisers? A: Yes, the insights in 'On Signs' can be beneficial for advertisers and marketers looking to understand how signs influence consumer behavior.
- Q: What is the significance of the essays in 'On Signs'? A: The essays in 'On Signs' provide critical perspectives on how signs function in society and how they can manipulate perceptions and ideologies.