Tabla de Contenidos: “…The nature of social phenomena -- Communication -- The concept of sign -- Icon, index and symbol -- Social phenomena as symbols -- 3. …”

“…Vital Signs offers a radical new understanding of the role psychoanalytic theory in contemporary French thought. …”

“…'"Vital signs" are, of course, the basic physiological measures of functioning which health practitioners use to assess the gravity of a patient's predicament. …”

“…There is no place on the planet where water is not, or will not be, of critical concern.Signs of Water brings together scholars and experts from five continents in an interdisciplinary exploration of the theoretical approaches, social and political issues, and anthropogenic hazards surrounding water in the twenty-first century. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction: Signs of Disability -- 1. Dis-Attending -- 2. Disclosing -- 3. …”

“…In Signs of Resistance, Susan Burch persuasively reinterprets early twentieth century Deaf history: using community sources such as Deaf newspapers, memoirs, films, and oral (sign language) interviews, Burch shows how the Deaf community mobilized to defend sign language and Deaf teachers, in the process facilitating the formation of collective Deaf consciousness, identity and political organization…”

“…What are the core measures that will yield the clearest understanding and focus on better health and well-being for Americans? Vital Signs explores the most important issues - healthier people, better quality care, affordable care, and engaged individuals and communities - and specifies a streamlined set of 15 core measures. …”