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The Power of Metaphor: Examining Its Influence on Social Life Kindle Edition

by Mark J. Landau (Editor), Michael D. Robinson (Editor), Brian P. Meier (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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This book explores the possibility that people understand abstract social concepts using metaphor, which is not simply a matter of words. Rather, it is a cognitive tool for understanding abstract concepts (such as morality) in terms of superficially dissimilar concepts that are relatively easier to comprehend (such as cleanliness). In the past decade, the development of a formal theoretical framework, labeled conceptual metaphor theory, has stimulated systematic empirical study on metaphor's role in social psychological phenomena. This book summarizes current knowledge and integrates recent developments in the topic of metaphor and in the cognitive underpinnings of social life.
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  1. Publisher
    American Psychological Association
  2. Publication date
    November 25, 2014
  3. Language
    English
  4. File size
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The major strength of this book is its format. Each essay summarizes the research on a specific topic with the field as well as areas of growth. The format serves to provide comprehensive understanding of the breadth of the field as makes each chapter not only complementary on the collective whole, but also able to stand alone without sacrificing understanding of the material. --Choice

"Readers will find in The Power of Metaphor a wealth of examples of how conceptual metaphors are used in various domains, from social and personality psychology (e.g., up is good and powerful, down is bad and weak) to intergroup relations (e.g., pestilence for immigration). The authors of each chapter make a strong case for the role of metaphor in thought and conceptualization, in addition, of course, to the role of metaphor in interpersonal and intergroup communication. Just as important, the four chapters in the final section of the book point out in detail where further research is needed. The future looks bright and busy." --PsycCRITIQUES

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This book explores the possibility that people understand abstract social concepts using metaphor, which is not simply a matter of words. Rather, it is a cognitive tool for understanding abstract concepts (such as morality) in terms of superficially dissimilar concepts that are relatively easier to comprehend (such as cleanliness). In the past decade, the development of a formal theoretical framework, labeled "conceptual metaphor theory," has stimulated systematic empirical study on metaphor's role in social psychological phenomena. This book summarizes current knowledge and integrates recent developments in the topic of metaphor and in the cognitive underpinnings of social life.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Q5ILLU4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Psychological Association (November 25, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 25, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2734 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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