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Hello dear Colleague and Fellow Researchers Today, I would like to discuss a chapter entitled  "Introduction: Signs of Meaning in the Disciplines" from the book  Bloomsbury Semiotics: Volume 1, History and Semiosis. The chapter is written by Jamin Pelkey. Jamin Pelkey ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S): Jamin Pelkey is Professor the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, at Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada. He works in the areas of Semiotics, Cognitive Linguistics, and Linguistic Anthropology. WHAT IS THIS CHAPTER ABOUT? The chapter argues that semiotics, the study of signs and meaning, is crucial for understanding the loss of meaning in the modern world and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue. It traces the history of semiotics, highlighting key figures like Peirce and Saussure, and outlines fundamental concepts of semiosis. Discussion asserts that a semiotic approach to meaning is more comprehensive and domain-general than semantics and pragmatics....

The critique of "Sherni" by J.A.H. Khatri is a thoughtful examination of the socio-political dynamics embedded within the narrative of the 2021 film by Amit V. Masurkar. The work attempts to dissect the complex interplay between human and ecological interests, offering a layered perspective on human-wildlife conflicts, political motivations, and societal expectations. However, the critique occasionally drifts into tangential discussions that dilute the core focus on wildlife and political ecology. Overview In "Misplaced Priorities and Ecological Imbalance: A Reading of Sherni," J.A.H. Khatri critiques the film "Sherni" to illuminate the intricate socio-political issues surrounding human-wildlife conflicts. The critique highlights the central plot of a female forest officer grappling with capturing the man-eating tigress T12 amidst pressure from political powers and societal expectations. Khatri draws attention to the broader themes of political interferenc...