Metaphorical Conceptualizations: (Inter)Cultural Perspectives

by Ulrike and Mendes de Oliveira

The book deals with the important shift that has been heralded in cognitive linguistics from mere universal matters to cultural and situational variation. The discussions examine cognitive and cultural linguistics' theories in relation to the following areas of research: (i) metaphorical conceptualization; (ii) the influence of culture on metaphor, metonymy and conceptual blends; (iii) the impact of culture and cognition on metaphorical lexis;...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110688158
• ISBN13: 9783110688153
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
• Length: 349 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"