Essential Readings in Biosemiotics / Biosemiotics Bd.3 (PDF)

not only human semiotics, but non-human animal semiotics … . All this work has been admirably researched. … On this ground alone the book stands out as an invaluable resource for research workers in cognitive science, theoretical biology, philosophy of mind as well as biosemiotics. … His vast enterprise deserves to be widely read.” (Peter Harries-Jones, Biosemiotics, August, 2011)

“If my library were reduced to having one single monograph on biosemiotics, I would recommend this one. … Essential Readings in Biosemiotics is no doubt a labor of love in which Favareau for several years invested considerable time and effort, driven by a desire to bestow a valuable and lasting gift on the practicing and prospective members of the biosemiotics community. … a tool valuable to both teachers and students, including autodidacts without formal links to academia.” (Eliseo Fernández, Metascience, April, 2011)

“This book is about various aspects of the fundamental difference between mechanical and purposeful behavior. … To those who analyze or design systems in open and unpredictable biological or social environments, this is a well-known difference. Therefore, the book should interest an audience that goes beyond biologists. … Most papers in the book are easily accessible … . Overall, the book is an excellent introduction to the exciting new area of biosemiotics--an area of interest and importance to all systems thinkers.” (H. I. Kilov, ACM Computing Reviews, February, 2011)

“A fascinating insight into the co-evolution of language, sign systems and the brain is given … . a journey from parts to principles in the very sense. … Libraries should provide this book to students and researchers as it is a unique resource of articles and book excerpts to which only few universities have access to. … Everyone who wants to know more about biosemiotics should have a look at this compilation. Also, the very extensive referencing provides even more interesting literature on the subject.” (Robert Prinz, tripleC, Vol. 9 (1), 2011)

“This book gives an excellent sampling of its antecedents, background, theory, and applicability. … highly recommended for anyone trying to get their Peirce straight, in order to apply it to any biological context. … will prove useful to those wishing to study biosemiotics in further depth. I suspect that there will be many people who will be inspired and intrigued enough, by this new approach to living systems, to further their studies in it and aspire to make contributions to this new interdiscipline.” (Phillip Guddemi, Cybernetics and Human Knowing, Vol. 18 (1-2), 2011)

“The Volume concludes with very comprehensive bibliographies for the editorial commentary that accompanies each section of the book … . very helpful to those new to the field. The book is a must-have addition to the libraries of research institutes and university departments that are engaged in progressive approaches to the nature of life and organic cognition, specifically in its offering a new way to conceptualize the role of signs and sign processes in cultivating meaning in the natural world from the ground up.” (Liz S. Swan, Biolinguistics, Vol. 5 (4), 2011)

“This anthology is … intended to provide a historical and conceptual overview that may help the independent workers find the common ground that does exist. … Favareau’s main goal, to bring about more coherence and cohesion in the field, will likely be successful, for he presents a thorough and unbiased account of the many different strands. … Essential Readings in Biosemiotics … is essential reading for anyone interested in biology and in understanding the link between mind and matter.” (Victoria N. Alexander, Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 28 (4), 2011)