Book review: Making Sense: Reference, Agency, and Structure in a Grammar of Multimodal Meaning.

The book review discusses "Making Sense: Reference, Agency, and Structure in a Grammar of Multimodal Meaning" by Cope and Kalantzis. The book presents a theoretical framework for understanding multimodality, drawing from linguistics, philosophy, and history. It explores three functions of meaning: reference, agency, and structure. The review praises the book for its comprehensive approach, integration of pragmatics and systemicity, and inclusion of numerous examples. However, it also notes some weaknesses, such as the complexity of certain narratives and the inconsistent use of terminology. Overall, the review recommends the book as a valuable resource for those interested in multimodal meaning-making and visual communication. [Extracted from the article]