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Metaphor in Discourse

Metaphor in Discourse

by Elena Semino
Title:
Metaphor in Discourse
Author:
Elena Semino
Edited by:
Semino Elena
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
260 pages, 1 Tables, unspecified; 3 Halftones, unspecified
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9780521867306
EAN:
9780521867306
Classifications:
Linguistics
Weight (g):
658
Dimensions (mm):
235 x 162 x 23
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£124.80
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Description

This book discusses the use of metaphor across a variety of texts and genres from literature, politics, science, education, advertising and the discourse of mental illness. Includes detailed case studies focusing on specific texts, from election leaflets to specialist scientific articles. Demonstrates that metaphor is a central phenomenon in language and thought.

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