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The Metaphor Compass: Directions for Metaphor Research in Language, Cognition, Communication, and Creativity

The Metaphor Compass: Directions for Metaphor Research in Language, Cognition, Communication, and Creativity

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The Metaphor Compass: Directions for Metaphor Research in Language,Cognition,Communication,and Creativity provides a comprehensive guide to the latest research on metaphor across various disciplines,using a variety of empirical methods and offering pedagogical resources for students and scholars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The Metaphor Compass: Directions for Metaphor Research in Language, Cognition, Communication, and Creativity is a comprehensive guide that provides a thorough exploration of the latest findings and cutting-edge research conducted worldwide on metaphor. This book focuses on four key themes: Metaphor and Linguistic Diversity, Metaphor and Cognition, Metaphor and Communication, and Metaphor and Creativity.

The research presented in this book employs a diverse range of empirical methods, including neuroimaging, corpus analysis, behavioral experimentation, and computational modeling. The book is organized into four parts, each containing pedagogical material such as activities at the end of the chapters to aid the reader in consolidating the concepts discussed.

This book is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and scholars interested in linguistics, communication, anthropology, psychology, and cognitive science. It offers a comprehensive understanding of figurative language and creativity, providing insights into the ways in which metaphors shape our thinking, perception, and communication.

The Metaphor Compass: Directions for Metaphor Research in Language, Cognition, Communication, and Creativity is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the power of metaphor and its implications for our understanding of language, cognition, communication, and creativity.

Weight: 381g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367484866

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