Metaphor in Socio-Political Contexts

Current Crises

• Author(s): Manuela Romano,
• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
• Pages: 340
• ISBN_10: 3111001539
  ISBN_13: 9783111001531
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General , Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies ,

Description:...

Metaphor studies is a vibrant and fascinating field. The present book brings together the work of influential researchers analyzing metaphor empirically from Critical Socio-Cognitive perspectives (CSCDA). The case studies focus on the role of metaphor as a powerful strategy for the creation of specific world views and ideological frames, as well as for their contestation in current crises.