Semiotics is long on theoretical, often obscure discourses, but short on applications that demonstrate with clarity the applicability of its methods. This book
This book analyses two features of the traditional circus that have come under increasing attack since the mid-20th century: the use of wild animals in performa
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 throug