Linguistic Semiotics

This is the first book of its kind that explains the basic concepts theoretical foundations and systematic research of linguistic semiotics so as to establish a well-founded framework for linguistic semiotics as an independent discipline. While examining the major claims of different schools of semiotics it also addresses 12 central issues concerning linguistic semiotics and outlines semiotic studies in China focusing on the multiple research areas and accomplishments. In addition to illustrations and tables the book offers an “Index of References in Linguistic Semiotics” consisting of 1063 entries including monographs journal papers conference proceedings etc. in Chinese English and Russian.