Context and Connection in Metaphor - Hardcover

Ritchie, L. David

 
9781403997661: Context and Connection in Metaphor

Synopsis

How do people understand metaphorical language? Can a commonplace metaphor affect the way people think even if they don't interpret it? Why does it matter how people interpret metaphors? The author proposes an original communication-based theory of metaphor that answers these and other questions about metaphors and metaphorical language.

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About the Author

L. DAVID RITCHIE is Professor of Communication at Portland State University, USA.

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