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OverviewHow 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: L. David RitchiePublisher: Palgrave USA Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.485kg ISBN: 9781403997661ISBN 10: 1403997667 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 31 October 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'[This] book, which includes several modified journals articles in the beginning chapters, flows well and benefits from a detailed list of metaphors in the appendix. Its value lies in the explicit and detailed overview and criticisms of various prominent metaphor theories and in its proposal for a new theory of metaphor comprehension.' -Metaphor and Symbol Author InformationL. DAVID RITCHIE is Professor of Communication at Portland State University, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |