Published in 1977 as the first volume in the New Accents series, Structuralism and Semiotics made crucial debates in critical theory accessible to those with no prior knowledge of the field. Since then a generation of readers has used the book as an entry not only into structuralism and semiotics, but into the wide range of cultural and critical theories underpinned by these approaches. It remains the clearest introduction to some of the most important topics in modern critical theory. A new afterword and fresh suggestions for further reading complete this new edition.
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Accessible intro to structuralism and semiotics for newcomers.
Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how meaning is constructed in culture and texts, this book offers an engaging and clear starting point. It demystifies complex ideas in structuralism and semiotics, making them approachable without prior knowledge. Many readers find it an eye-opening guide that opens up new ways of thinking about culture, language, and interpretation.