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Metaphor in Discourse
Semino, Elena (Lancaster University)
This book discusses the use of metaphor across a variety of texts and genres from literature, politics, science, education, advertising and the discourse of mental illness. Includes detailed case studies focusing on specific texts, from election leaflets to specialist scientific articles. Demonstrates that metaphor is a central phenomenon in language and thought.
260 pages, 3 b/w illus. 1 table
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 4, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521686969 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 260 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 226 × 20 mm · 398 g |
| Language | English |
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