How Long to Read Mimicry and Meaning: Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry

How Long Does it Take to Read Mimicry and Meaning: Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 46 minutes to read Mimicry and Meaning: Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry by Timo Maran

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Description

The present book analyses critically the tripartite mimicry model (consisting of the mimic, model and receiver species) and develops semiotic tools for comparative analysis. It is proposed that mimicry has a double structure where sign relations in communication are in constant interplay with ecological relations between species. Multi-constructivism and toolbox-like conceptual methods are advocated for, as these allow taking into account both the participants’ Umwelten as well as cultural meanings related to specific mimicry cases. From biosemiotic viewpoint, mimicry is a sign relation, where deceptively similar messages are perceived, interpreted and acted upon. Focusing on living subjects and their communication opens up new ways to understand mimicry. Such view helps to explain the diversity of mimicry as well as mimicry studies and treat these in a single framework. On a meta-level, a semiotic view allows critical reflection on the use of mimicry concept in modern biology. The author further discusses interpretations of mimicry in contemporary semiotics, analyses mimicry as communicative interaction, relates mimicry to iconic signs and focuses on abstract resemblances in mimicry. Theoretical discussions are illustrated with detailed excursions into practical mimicry cases in nature (brood parasitism, eyespots, myrmecomorphy, etc.). The book concludes with a conviction that mimicry should be treated in a broader semiotic-ecological context as it presumes the existence of ecological codes and other sign conventions in the ecosystem.

How long is Mimicry and Meaning: Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry?

Mimicry and Meaning: Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry by Timo Maran is 164 pages long, and a total of 41,656 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mimicry and Meaning: Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Mimicry and Meaning: Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry aloud.

What Reading Level is Mimicry and Meaning: Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry?

Mimicry and Meaning: Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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