Metaphor Wars: Conceptual Metaphors in Human Life - 9781107071148

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.

• | Author: Raymond W. Gibbs
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Apr 05, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 328 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Language Arts & Disciplines
• | ISBN-10: 1107071143
• | ISBN-13: 9781107071148