Signs and Society: Further Studies in Semiotic Anthropology

by Richard J Parmentier, Richard J Parmentier, Richard J. Parmentier

Book Overview

Brilliantly articulating the potent intersections of semiotic and linguistic anthropology, Signs and Society demonstrates how a keen appreciation of signs helps us better understand human agency, meaning, and creativity. Inspired by the foundational contributions of C. S. Peirce and Ferdinand de Saussure, and drawing upon key insights from neighboring scholarly fields, noted anthropologist Richard J. Parmentier develops an array of innovative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 025302496X
• ISBN13: 9780253024961
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher