The Biosemiotics Reader (edited by Marcel Deledalle)

The Biosemiotics Reader, edited by Marcel Deledalle, is a collection of essays exploring how signs, signals, and communication processes are fundamental to life. It examines how living organisms interpret and respond to information in their environment, highlighting the interconnectedness between biology and meaning. The book bridges fields like biology, semiotics, and philosophy, offering insights into how biological systems generate and understand signs—from cellular communication to animal behavior—and emphasizes the meaningful aspects of life's processes beyond mere chemistry. It provides a comprehensive introduction to how life itself can be understood as a network of signs and interpretations.