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Circus as Multimodal Discourse
Now available in paperback, this volume presents a theory of the circus as a secular ritual and introduces a method to analyze its performances as multimodal discourse. The book's …
Meaning of the Circus
A Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2019This book documents and discusses the meaning(s) of the creative process at play in the crafting and staging of circus acts. It highlights …
Saussure: A Guide For The Perplexed
Ferdinand de Saussure (1857-1913) is generally considered one of the main founders of modern linguistics and semiotics. The book that was derived from his teaching, the Course in …
Semiotics of Clowns and Clowning
During the last 300 years circus clowns have emerged as powerful cultural icons. This is the first semiotic analysis of the range of make-up and costumes through which the clowns' …