Christopher L Atkinson: 2 books
Semiotic Analysis and Public Policy
Connecting Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2019
Semiotic Analysis and Public Policy evaluates several key areas of public policy that are dependent on narrative, naming, sign, and branding to create meaning. Semiotic analysis, drawing on the work of Saussure, Peirce, and others, allows for creation of a case-oriented model of brand versus product,...
Toward Resilient Communities
Examining the Impacts of Local Governments in Disasters
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2013
In June 2011, the city of Minot, North Dakota sustained the greatest flood in its history. Rather than buckling under the immense weight of the flood on a personal and community level, government, civic groups, and citizens began to immediately assess and address the event’s impacts. Why did the...