Symbols
A Universal Language
(Sprache: Englisch)
Symbols: A Universal Language looks at the story behind the world's most famous symbols, from the peace sign to the smiley. It shows just how much importance has been attached to the smallest and simplest of ideas and features over 40 of the most...
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Symbols: A Universal Language looks at the story behind the world's most famous symbols, from the peace sign to the smiley. It shows just how much importance has been attached to the smallest and simplest of ideas and features over 40 of the most significant symbols from religion, politics and popular culture down the centuries.
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Symbols: A Universal Language looks at the story behind the world's most famous symbols, from the peace sign to the smiley. It shows just how much importance has been attached to the smallest and simplest of ideas and features over 40 of the most significant symbols from religion, politics and popular culture down the centuries. Did you know that 15% of all tweets on twitter contain the hash tag symbol? That's over 41 million uses of # each day. Or that the 'smiley face' originated in Massachusetts in the 1960s? This fascinating book highlights the roles symbols have played throughout history and how they have shaped our understanding of the world.
Autoren-Porträt von Joseph Piercy
Joseph Piercy is a freelance writer. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in English Studies and is a regular contributor to various magazines and journals. He is the author of 1000 Words You Should Know and The 25 Rules of Grammar, also published by Michael O'Mara Books Limited. He lives in Brighton with his wife and daughter.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Joseph Piercy
- 2013, 224 Seiten, Maße: 13 x 19,6 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Michael O'Mara Publications
- ISBN-10: 1782431969
- ISBN-13: 9781782431961
- Erscheinungsdatum: 17.09.2013
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Looks at the common (and less common) signs and symbols that we see all around us every day The Good Book Guide
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