Encyclopedia of Semiotics

This comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia charts the history and scope of the field of semiotics and highlights its relevance to the study of new forms of communication in 300 accessible and informative articles. Coverage includes the life and work of important authors and theorists, the impact of various centres and schools of thought, the meaning of key terms, and the scope of semiotic analysis in various disciplines and domains. Providing both a detailed assessment of the subject and an informed view of its many applications, the work is a definitive reference source.