Context and Connection in Metaphor

by L. David Ritchie

Overview

How 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781403997661
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	10/31/2006
Edition description:	2006
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

L. DAVID RITCHIE is Professor of Communication at Portland State University, USA.

Date of Death:

February 2, 2010

Table of Contents

Introduction Attributional and Relational Models of Metaphor Conceptual Metaphor Theory Conceptual Integration Context Context-Limited Simulation and Metaphor Context-Limited Simulators Theory (CLST) Conversation, Context, and Social Structure Implications of CLS Theory References Index

Editorial Reviews

'[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

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