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Offers an extended, improved version of Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT), updating it in the context of current linguistic theory.

The phenomenon known as metaphor is an extremely complex mental event - we cannot capture its complexity if we tie ourselves to existing standard views on metap

The study of metaphor is now firmly established as a central topic within cognitive science and the humanities. This book explores the critical role that concep

The contributions in this volume explore topics situated in three major thematic areas: metaphorical and metonymic underpinnings of meaning in natural languages

The best survey of cognitive linguistics available, this Handbook provides a thorough explanation of its rich methodology, key results, and interdisciplinary co