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Cultural Metaphors: Readings, Research Translations and Commentary

Gannon, M. J.

9780761913368 - Cultural Metaphors: Readings, Research Translations and Commentary
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This book provides an exploration of the use of metaphor, particularly the cultural metaphor of a nation. A nation's cultural metaphor is shown to be any institution, phenomenon, or activity with which all or most citizens closely identify. Together with theoretical chapters, case studies cover the United States, Italy, Bali, and East Asia. The book concludes with a description of specific uses of cultural metaphors or metaphorical applications.

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Author Gannon, M. J.
ISBN/EAN 9780761913368
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Article description

This book provides an exploration of the use of metaphor, particularly the cultural metaphor of a nation. A nation's cultural metaphor is shown to be any institution, phenomenon, or activity with which all or most citizens closely identify. Together with theoretical chapters, case studies cover the United States, Italy, Bali, and East Asia. The book concludes with a description of specific uses of cultural metaphors or metaphorical applications.

Specifications

Author Gannon, M. J.
ISBN/EAN 9780761913368