L. David Ritchie

Metaphor

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A summary, critique and comparison of the most important theories on how metaphors are used and understood.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 443g
• ISBN-13: 9781107022546
• ISBN-10: 1107022541
• Artikelnr.: 37462669

Autorenporträt

L. David Ritchie is Professor in the Department of Communication at Portland State University.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction
2. Understanding metaphors: substitution and property attribution theories
3. Categorization and relevance
4. Conceptual metaphors
5. Perceptual simulation
6. Metaphors and framing effects
7. Language play: metaphors, stories, and humor
8. Metaphors in conversation
9. Metaphors in politics
10. Metaphors in literature
11. Closing reflections.