Metaphor Wars
| Author | : Raymond W. Gibbs |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 333 |
| Release | : 2017-05-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107071148 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107071143 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (143 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Metaphor Wars by : Raymond W. Gibbs
Download or read book Metaphor Wars written by Raymond W. Gibbs and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of metaphor is now firmly established as a central topic within cognitive science and the humanities. This book explores the critical role that conceptual metaphors play in language, thought, cultural and expressive actions. It evaluates the arguments and evidence for and against conceptual metaphors across academic disciplines.
