Marcel Danesi is a leading author in the fields of semiotics and language, exploring how humans use symbols and communication to create meaning. His work delves into the deeper understanding of language and communication processes, uncovering the hidden structures and cultural contexts that shape our perception of the world. Danesi's approach is analytical and insightful, offering readers unique perspectives on how language influences our reality and thought. His publications provide valuable insights into complex subjects, making them accessible to a broader audience.
The book explores fundamental mathematical concepts through 53 problems from Alcuin of York's ninth-century text, Propositiones ad acuendos juvenes. It highlights the educational approach of Alcuin, a renowned medieval cleric, using these engaging problems to sharpen the minds of young learners. By combining historical context with practical exercises, the work serves as both a mathematical guide and a glimpse into medieval educational methods.
Exploring the prevalence of misinformation and deception in contemporary society, this book delves into the "science of lying" to uncover why individuals may be growing accustomed to falsehoods. It examines the impact of fake news and conspiracy theories on public perception and trust in political and cultural leaders, highlighting the psychological and societal implications of widespread dishonesty.
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Exploring the intersection of language and cognition, this book delves into how linguistic constructs shape perception and belief systems. It examines the mechanisms through which language can manipulate thoughts and influence political narratives, revealing the profound impact of rhetoric in shaping public opinion and fostering conspiracy theories. Through a cognitive linguistic lens, it highlights the intricate relationship between communication and the formation of beliefs in political contexts.
Organized crime gangs have evolved alongside advancing technologies, leveraging these innovations to enhance their public image and streamline their covert operations. The book delves into the intricate relationship between criminal enterprises and technological progress, highlighting how these groups adapt to maintain their influence and effectiveness in a changing landscape.
Exploring Giambattista Vico's theory of poetic logic, this book positions it as a foundational element in mathematics, linking instinctive counting and spatial perception to metaphorical symbolism and the origins of language. It examines contemporary research on mathematical cognition, aligning it with Vico's paradigm and building on the work of Kasner and Newman. By revisiting Vico's insights, the book offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of early mathematics and poetic language, enriching current discussions in the field.
All the practice and instruction you need to communicate effectively in Italian--now with an enhanced app featuring text-to-speech! If you are a beginner to intermediate Italian language learner, getting a handle on grammar is your key to communicating correctly and effectively. In Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Italian Grammar, you'll find tons of practice and everything else you need--instruction, clear explanations, and comparisons to English grammar--to build your knowledge and communicate more effectively in Italian. Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, Complete Italian Grammar, Premium Fourth Edition covers all aspects of Italian grammar you'll need to master, from all the key verb tenses to noun, adjective, pronoun, and preposition usage. Crystal-clear explanations, realistic examples and extensive array of engaging exercises help you focus your efforts on the practical aspects of communicating in Italian. With an additional boost from the high-frequency vocabulary used throughout the book and an answer key for reference and quick feedback, Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Italian Grammar is the best, most indispensable workbook to help you upgrade your command of the language.
As a manual for introductory linguistics courses, it is designed to provide a comprehensive set of elementary exercises on the main areas of basic linguistic analysis—phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. The manual follows the layout and content of the five volumes in Lincom’s Introductory Texts in Linguistics series. But they can also be used for any course in linguistics as a practical exercise manual. For this reason, appendices are included that provide technical information or symbols. The manual focuses on basic approaches to the study of language, avoiding a focus on any particular school of linguistics. Prof. Marcel Danesi is known for his work in semiotics and youth culture. He has published as well on the meanings of popular culture and how they inform social evolution. He has also written textbooks introducing linguistics and semiotics, and published a series of books on advertising as a sign system.
This dictionary is designed for students taking introductory and intermediate linguistics courses. It aims to provide a comprehensive list of notions that are useful for learning and using basic linguistic ideas and methods. The dictionary is the seventh and last volume of Lincom Europa’s Introductory Texts in Linguistics series. It is written in a user-friendly style so that it be used in any course as a reference text. The dictionary focuses on notions and methods that are traditional and basic in the study of language, avoiding preference to any particular school of linguistics. Prof. Marcel Danesi is known for his work in semiotics and youth culture. He has published as well on the meanings of popular culture and how they inform social evolution. He has also written textbooks introducing linguistics and semiotics, and published a series of books on advertising as a sign system.
Introductory Texts in Linguistics is intended to give a comprehensive overview of the main areas of linguistics—historically, methodologically, and theoretically—for use in linguistic pedagogy. Each section covers a specific area of linguistic science—from the study of sound systems to the use of language in social and communicative contexts. They can be used individually or as a set for courses in linguistics or as a background referential source of ideas and research in the five areas that scholars can utilize. The chapters are all written in an accessible style, so that they can be easily adopted in any type of introductory course. Each text expounds and illustrates both traditional and contemporary approaches to the study of language. The titles of the five sections are: Introduction to Phonology, Introduction to Morphology, Introduction to Syntax, Introduction to Semantics, and Introduction to Pragmatics. Prof. Marcel Danesi is known for his work in semiotics and youth culture. He has published as well on the meanings of popular culture and how they inform social evolution. He has also written textbooks introducing linguistics and semiotics, and published a series of books on advertising as a sign system.
