James Geary
I Is an Other: The Secret Life of Metaphor and How It Shapes the Way We See the World
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780061710292
- author:
- James Geary
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 34
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 2.1 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Language, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The power of metaphor is all around us, shaping the way we think and communicate. From the language we use in everyday conversations to the advertising we see on TV, metaphor plays a significant role in how we perceive and understand the world. In "I Is an Other", James Geary explores the fascinating world of metaphor, taking readers on a journey from ancient Greece to modern-day neuroscience.
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