{"product_id":"of-cigarettes-high-heels-and-other-interesting-things-an-introduction-to-semiotics-paperback","title":"Of Cigarettes, High Heels, and Other Interesting Things: An Introduction to Semiotics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcel Danesi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book deals with one the most interesting aspects of human life--the search for meaning. It discusses how the science of semiotics is equipped to provide insight on what meaning is and how we produce it. Why is it that certain people routinely put their survival at risk by smoking? Why is it that some women make locomotion difficult for themselves by donning high-heel footwear? Are there unconscious forces at work\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebehind such strange behaviors? This book will attempt to answer such questions by claiming that these behaviors are meaningful in culture-specific ways. The discipline that studies such behaviors and their relation to meanings is called \u003ci\u003esemiotics. \u003c\/i\u003eSemiotics probes the human condition in its own peculiar way, by unraveling the meanings of \u003ci\u003esigns\u003c\/i\u003e, which motivate not only the wearing of high heel shoes, but also the construction of words and art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e Now in its third edition, this landmark introduction to semiotics has been updated with a wealth of new content, focusing on the many developments in digital culture since the previous edition. With the addition of topics such as memes, Selfies, social media profiles, and even Mafia discourse, the new edition comprehensively covers new trends in culture while streamlining treatments of basic semiotics contents.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book deals with one the most interesting aspects of human life--the search for meaning. It discusses how the science of semiotics is equipped to provide insight on what meaning is and how we produce it. Why is it that certain people routinely put their survival at risk by smoking? Why is it that some women make locomotion difficult for themselves by donning high-heel footwear? Are there unconscious forces at work\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebehind such strange behaviors? This book will attempt to answer such questions by claiming that these behaviors are meaningful in culture-specific ways. The discipline that studies such behaviors and their relation to meanings is called \u003ci\u003esemiotics. \u003c\/i\u003eSemiotics probes the human condition in its own peculiar way, by unraveling the meanings of \u003ci\u003esigns\u003c\/i\u003e, which motivate not only the wearing of high heel shoes, but also the construction of words and art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now in its third edition, this landmark introduction to semiotics has been updated with a wealth of new content, focusing on the many developments in digital culture since the previous edition. With the addition of topics such as memes, Selfies, social media profiles, and even Mafia discourse, the new edition comprehensively covers new trends in culture while streamlining treatments of basic semiotics contents.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcel Danesi\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Semiotics and Anthropology at the University of Toronto, Canada. He is renowned for his work in several areas of semiotic study, including pop culture and metaphor. He has been a guest on several broadcast outlets, including National Public Radio. Among his major recent publications are\u003ci\u003e The History of the Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e (2013) and \u003ci\u003eMurder in Plain English\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewith Michael Arntfield (2016). His work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e, among other print publications. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of \u003ci\u003eSemiotica\u003c\/i\u003e, the leading journal in semiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcel Danesi\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Semiotics and Anthropology at the University of Toronto, Canada. He is renowned for his work in several areas of semiotic study, including pop culture and metaphor. He has been a guest on several broadcast outlets, including National Public Radio. Among his major recent publications are\u003ci\u003e The History of the Kiss!\u003c\/i\u003e (2013) and \u003ci\u003eMurder in Plain English\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewith Michael Arntfield (2016). His work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e, among other print publications. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of \u003ci\u003eSemiotica\u003c\/i\u003e, the leading journal in semiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9.2 x 6.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42719396233279,"sku":"9781349953479","price":87.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/20be24807852dc9955bf31266b4c2e42.webp?v=1765085481","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/of-cigarettes-high-heels-and-other-interesting-things-an-introduction-to-semiotics-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}