Culture and explosion

By Юрий Михайлович Лотман

Subjects: Communication Studies, Semantics (Philosophy), Semiotics and literature, Semiotics and the arts, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES, Language and languages, Semiotic models, Culture, Semiotics

Description: Culture and Explosion is the English translation of the final book written by legendary semiotician Juri Lotman. The volume demonstrates, with copious examples, how culture influences the way that humans experience "reality". Lotman's renowned erudition is showcased in a host of well-chosen illustrations from history, literature, art and right across the humanities. Now appearing in English for the very first time, the volume is made accessible to students and researchers in semiotics, cultural/literary studies and Russian studies worldwide, as well as anyone with an interest in unde.