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Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping (1st ed. 2011)

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An investigation of the historical evolution of figurative language within the framework of cognitive linguistics.

It examines how and why metaphors evolve through the ages; discusses the role of culture; patterns of metaphor evolution; how many people use particular expressions.

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Product Details
Palgrave Macmillan
1349338702 / 9781349338702
Paperback / softback
808.032
01/01/2011
United Kingdom
230 pages, XV, 230 p.
140 x 216 mm, 320 grams
Professional & Vocational Learn More