| Essential Readings in Biosemiotics: Anthology and Commentary Contributor(s): Favareau, Donald (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402096496 ISBN-13: 9781402096495 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $313.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Science | System Theory - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 570.1 |
| Series: Biosemiotics |
| Physical Information: 1.88" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (3.14 lbs) 900 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Synthesizing the findings from a wide range of disciplines a" from biology and anthropology to philosophy and linguistics a" the emerging field of Biosemiotics explores the highly complex phenomenon of sign processing in living systems. Seeking to advance a naturalistic understanding of the nature and evolution of sign processes and meaning, contemporary biosemiotic research and theory holds deep implications for all those interested in the origins and evolution of life and language, as well as those exploring related issues such as evolutionary psychology, artificial intelligence and the rich diversity of non-verbal human and animal communication processes. Donald Favareaua (TM)s Essential Readings in Biosemiotics has been designed to provide a single-source overview of the major works informing this new interdiscipline, including both historical and analytical commentary on each of the texts presented. The first of its kind, this book will provide a primary text for students in biosemiotics, as well as a valuable resource to bioscientists and semioticians interested in this emerging new discipline. Moreover, because of its inherently interdisciplinary nature and its focus on the a big questionsa (TM) of cognition, meaning and evolutionary biology, this volume should be of interest to anyone working in the fields of cognitive science, theoretical biology, philosophy of mind, evolutionary psychology, communication studies and the history of science. |