About this title: "In his "Course in General Linguistics," first published in 1916, Saussure postulated the existence of a general science of signs, or Semiology, of which linguistics would form only one part. Semiology, therefore aims to take in any system of signs, whatever their substance and limits; images, gestures, musical sounds, objects, and the complex ...
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Card Cover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London
Date Published: 1972
ISBN-13:9780224612692ISBN:0224612697
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Very good. In this book, Barthes presents a concise scientific definition of Saussurian linguistics and their aftermath. This is a key text...previously owned by Anthony H. Wilson-journalist and TV presenter. 109 pages. A clean copy. read more
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Description: Acceptable. 1977-Paperback----Used-Acceptable-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Date Published: 1977
ISBN-13:9780809013838ISBN:0809013835
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Some notes and underlining in text, good condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Reprint, 1977
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Hill and Wang; Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York
Date Published: 1968
ISBN-13:9780809013838ISBN:0809013835
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 111 pp., illus., biblio., index; 20 cm. First published, 1964, under title: Elements de semiologie. Good+. Tight, clean copy. Browning. "In his Course in General Linguistics, first published in 1916, Saussure postulated the existence of a general science of signs, or Semiology, of which linguistics would form only one part. Semiology, therefore aims to take in any system of signs, whatever their substance and limits; images, gestures, musical sounds, objects, and ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Hill & Wang Pub
Date Published: 05/01/1977
ISBN-13:9780809013838ISBN:0809013835
Description: Good. 0809013835 Elements of Semiology-Used book in Good Condition. Binding Good. Shows wear from use. Text is 99% clean. Ownerís Name. Binding: Paperback ISBN13: 9780809013838 We are professional and prompt. read more
Description: Very Good. 0809013835 Back cover has creases. Book has shelf wear to its edges and corners. Book is clean and binding is tight. Fountain Street Books ships out Same day or Next day. All orders shipped in protective bubble mailers. Tracking provided for all orders. read more
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"There is no reason to inflict this text on yourself. If you are looking for a primer, or at least a solid piercing into the semiological membrane, there are far superior works to be had, such as the wonderful "Semiology: The Basics" by Daniel Chandler or "Structural Poetics" by Culler. This book, it seems to me, was meant as a fast and dirty reference for a class or a seminar of Barthes: it rarely defines its terms, it seems disorganized and is also very dry unlike some of others wonderful work, it just lists methods without any reason why one should be interested. The other two books, in particular "Basics," were written long after "Elements" and thus have a historical perspective on the semiology movement, including theory and practice developed well after "Elements" was written, and "Basics" by Chandler even has a glossary of terms at the back. Bartes may be the man, but this is not the book; however, if you are a Bartes completist, already well initiated into the world of Semiology and Structuralism, then by all means pick this up. Everyone else may want to steer clear."
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