Richardson, Peter
Cognitive Linguistics and Religious Language: An Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367484613
- author:
- Richardson, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 164
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Religion, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cognitive Linguistics and Religious Language: An Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of this interdisciplinary field. The authors explore how cognitive linguistics can be applied to analyze religious language, drawing on authentic samples from various faiths and modes of interactive discourse.
Thoroughly accessible definitions and practical examples are provided for key concepts such as embodied cognition, agency, metaphor analysis, and Dynamic Systems Theory. This book is an invaluable resource for advanced students and scholars seeking a practical guide to understanding and conducting research on religious discourse.