Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping
| Author | : R. Trim |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 241 |
| Release | : 2011-10-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230337053 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230337058 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping by : R. Trim
Download or read book Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping written by R. Trim and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-10-03 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
