Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping

by Richard Trim

Book Overview

An investigation of the historical evolution of figurative language within the framework of cognitive linguistics. It examines how and why metaphors evolve through the ages; discusses the role of culture; patterns of metaphor evolution; how many people use particular expressions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349338702
• ISBN13: 9781349338702
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"