Handbook of Semiotics

“An outstanding encyclopedia that provides first-rate information on many facets of sign-related studies, research results, and applications” (Social Sciences in General).

Nöth's ambitious work covers the field of semiotics from Aesthetics to Zoosemiotics. The book is organized in eight parts: “History and Classics of Modern Semiotics”; “Sign and Meaning”; “Semiosis, Code, and the Semiotic Field”; “Language and Language-Based Codes”; “From Structuralism to Text Semiotics: Schools and Major Figures”; “Text Semiotics: The Field”; “Nonverbal Communication”; and “Aesthetics and Visual Communication.” It contains sixty-five encyclopedic articles, a consolidated bibliography of almost 3.000 titles, an index of names, and an index of terms.

“This is the most systematic discussion of semiotics yet published.” —Choice

“A bravura performance.” —Thomas Sebeok

“Mapping a discipline as new as semiotics is more than an exercise in compilation and description. It involves substantive choices regarding the taxonomy and dimensions of the field as a whole. Nöth succeeds admirably in this formidable undertaking.” —Library Journal

“Nöth’s book is a remarkable survey of the incredibly broad field of semiotics. . . . For those who desire a comprehensive survey of this diverse field, Nöth’s book is unsurpassed.” —Library Quarterly