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Title Cognitive linguistics in action : from theory to application and back / edited by Elżbieta Tabakowska, Michal Choinski, Lukasz Wiraszka.

Publication Info. Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, [2010]
©2010

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 411 pages) : illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Applications of cognitive linguistics ; 14
Applications of cognitive linguistics ; 14.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents A cognitive approach to parenthetical speechUsing RST to analyze subjectivity in text and talk; Typology meets witness narratives and memory: Theory and practice entwined in Cognitive Linguistics; Cross-cultural variation in idiomatic expression: Insights from Conceptual Metaphor Theory and implications for Translation Studies; Mundane Transcendence? Conceptualisations of faith in prosperity theology; From GOD IS A FATHER to GOD IS A FRIEND. Conceptual integration in metaphors for God in Christian discourse; Backmatter.
Summary The book gathers papers delineating new perspectives for Cognitive Linguistics research. While prominent scholars demonstrate how application can inform theory, their younger colleagues prove the value of CL methodologies in novel applications. The book is also of use to scholars of other disciplines, such as discourse and translation studies, theology, rhetoric, speech therapy and so forth.
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Subject Cognitive grammar.
Cognitive grammar.
Language and languages -- Study and teaching.
Language and languages -- Study and teaching.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Tabakowska, Elżbieta.
Choiński, Michał, 1983-
Wiraszka, Łukasz, 1982-
Other Form: Print version: Cognitive linguistics in action. Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, ©2010 9783110205817 (DLC) 2010032908 (OCoLC)653483728
ISBN 9783110226096 (electronic book)
311022609X (electronic book)
9783110205817
3110205815