Metaphor
A Practical Introduction
Book • 2001
Zoltan Kövecses' "Metaphor: A Practical Introduction" offers a comprehensive exploration of metaphor, delving into its cognitive and linguistic aspects.
The book examines how metaphors shape our understanding of abstract concepts by mapping them onto concrete experiences.
Kövecses explores various types of metaphors, including structural and ontological metaphors, and analyzes their role in communication and thought processes.
The work provides practical examples and frameworks for understanding and analyzing metaphors in different contexts.
It is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in linguistics, cognitive science, and communication studies.
The book's clear explanations and insightful analyses make it accessible to a wide audience.
The book examines how metaphors shape our understanding of abstract concepts by mapping them onto concrete experiences.
Kövecses explores various types of metaphors, including structural and ontological metaphors, and analyzes their role in communication and thought processes.
The work provides practical examples and frameworks for understanding and analyzing metaphors in different contexts.
It is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in linguistics, cognitive science, and communication studies.
The book's clear explanations and insightful analyses make it accessible to a wide audience.
