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The study of semiotics underwent a gradual but radical paradigm shift during the past century, from a glottocentric enterprise to one that encompasses the whole terrestrial biosphere. In this collection of seventeen essays, Tom Sebeok, one of the seminal thinkers in the field, shows how this progression took place. His wide-ranging discussion of the evolution of the field covers many facets, including discussions of bio-semiotics, semiotics as a bridge between the humanities and natural sciences, semiosis, non-verbal communication, cat and horse behaviour, the semiotic self, women in semiotics. This thorough account will appeal to season scholars and neophytes alike.

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<p>Linguist, anthropologist, semiotician, and author/editor of hundreds of articles and books on a wide range of topics, Sebeok (emer., Indian Univ.) here offers 17 chapters dealing with the worldwide emergence and development of modern semiotics. The chapter topics range from global semiotics and the evolution of semiotics to nonverbal communication and women in semiotics; the author ends with three short chapters that strike out in new directions: Estonian Connection, My 'Short Happy Life' in Finno--Ugric Studies, and Uralic Studies and English for Hungarians at Indiana University, A Personal View. This comprehensive and scholarly work is complete with 14 pages of detailed notes and a thorough 30-page reference section. The study will be of use and value to those beginning a serious study of semiotics at the graduate level and to seasoned scholars.--W. B. Warde, Jr., University of North Texas Choice (01/01/2002)

Linguist, anthropologist, semiotician, and author/editor of hundreds of articles and books on a wide range of topics, Sebeok (emer., Indian Univ.) here offers 17 chapters dealing with the worldwide emergence and development of modern semiotics. The chapter topics range from global semiotics and the evolution of semiotics to nonverbal communication and women in semiotics; the author ends with three short chapters that strike out in new directions: Estonian Connection, My 'Short Happy Life' in Finno-Ugric Studies, and Uralic Studies and English for Hungarians at Indiana University, A Personal View. This comprehensive and scholarly work is complete with 14 pages of detailed notes and a thorough 30-page reference section. The study will be of use and value to those beginning a serious study of semiotics at the graduate level and to seasoned scholars. -W. B. Warde, Jr., University of North Texas, Choice, March 2002

<p> Linguist, anthropologist, semiotician, and author/editor of hundreds ofarticles and books on a wide range of topics, Sebeok (emer., Indian Univ.) hereoffers 17 chapters dealing with the worldwide emergence and development of modernsemiotics. The chapter topics range from global semiotics and the evolution ofsemiotics to nonverbal communication and women in semiotics; the author ends withthree short chapters that strike out in new directions: Estonian Connection, My'Short Happy Life' in Finno -- Ugric Studies, and Uralic Studies and English forHungarians at Indiana University, A Personal View. This comprehensive and scholarlywork is complete with 14 pages of detailed notes and a thorough 30-page referencesection. The study will be of use and value to those beginning a serious study ofsemiotics at the graduate level and to seasoned scholars. -- W. B. Warde, Jr., University of North Texas, Choice, March 2002--W. B. Warde, Jr., University of North Texas Choice (01/01/2002)

Linguist, anthropologist, semiotician, and author/editor of hundreds of articles and books on a wide range of topics, Sebeok (emer., Indian Univ.) here offers 17 chapters dealing with the worldwide emergence and development of modern semiotics. The chapter topics range from global semiotics and the evolution of semiotics to nonverbal communication and women in semiotics; the author ends with three short chapters that strike out in new directions: Estonian Connection, My 'Short Happy Life' in Finno Ugric Studies, and Uralic Studies and English for Hungarians at Indiana University, A Personal View. This comprehensive and scholarly work is complete with 14 pages of detailed notes and a thorough 30-page reference section. The study will be of use and value to those beginning a serious study of semiotics at the graduate level and to seasoned scholars. W. B. Warde, Jr., University of North Texas, Choice, March 2002

<p> Linguist, anthropologist, semiotician, and author/editor of hundreds ofarticles and books on a wide range of topics, Sebeok (emer., Indian Univ.) hereoffers 17 chapters dealing with the worldwide emergence and development of modernsemiotics. The chapter topics range from global semiotics and the evolution ofsemiotics to nonverbal communication and women in semiotics; the author ends withthree short chapters that strike out in new directions: Estonian Connection, My'Short Happy Life' in Finno -- Ugric Studies, and Uralic Studies and English forHungarians at Indiana University, A Personal View. This comprehensive and scholarlywork is complete with 14 pages of detailed notes and a thorough 30-page referencesection. The study will be of use and value to those beginning a serious study ofsemiotics at the graduate level and to seasoned scholars. -- W. B. Warde, Jr., University of North Texas, Choice, March 2002

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Thomas A. Sebeok is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Linguistics and Semiotics and Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, Folklore, and Uralic and Altaic Studies at Indiana University. An Honorary Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, he is also Distinguished Senior Fellow Emeritus of the Institute for Advanced Study (Collegium Budapest), a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award of the American Anthropological Association, and holder of a Professional Achievement Citation from the University of Chicago. He is author or editor of hundreds of books and articles on a wide range of topics. Among his numerous semiotics publications are The Play of Musement, A Sign is Just a Sign, and The Sign of Three (with Umberto Eco).

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