Signs of Life in the USA : Readings on Popular Culture for Writers
Signs of Life in the USA : Readings on Popular Culture for Writers
- ISBN 13:
9780312478124
- ISBN 10:
0312478127
- Edition: 6th
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/10/2008
- Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
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Summary
Unlike other popular culture readers,Signs of Lifepresumes that this topic merits rigorous analysis and so provides a conceptual framework for understanding it: semiotics, a field of critical theory developed specifically for the interpretation of culture and its signs. The selections inSigns of Lifeare arranged in provocative chapters (on such themes as gender codes, television and music, film, and advertising) that tap into students' own experiences with and interest in popular culture.The uniquely qualified editorial team of a prominent semiotician and an experienced writing instructor have prepared extensive apparatus to prompt the rigorous analysis that helps students become better thinkers and writers. In this exciting edition,Signs of Lifeexamines fresh topics with an emphasis on the emerging phenomenon of Web 2.0. Maasik and Solomon continue to stay on the leading edge of popular culture, examining the hottest trends that capture students' attention.