ISBN:
9780191574559
,
0191574554
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (199 pages)
,
illustrations, maps
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Skyrms, Brian Signals
DDC:
302.2
Keywords:
Communication
;
Signs and symbols
;
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES ; Communication Studies
;
Communication
;
Signs and symbols
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Brian Skyrms presents a fascinating exploration of how fundamental signals are to our world. He uses a variety of tools -- theories of signaling games, information, evolution, and learning -- to investigate how meaning and communication develop. He shows how signaling games themselves evolve, and introduces a new model of learning with invention. The juxtaposition of atomic signals leads to complex signals, as the natural product of gradual process. Signals operate innetworks of senders and receivers at all levels of life. Information is transmitted, but it is also processed in various ways. T
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
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