Cognitive Linguistics and Humor Research
| Author | : Geert Brône |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2015-06-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783110346343 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3110346346 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (346 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Cognitive Linguistics and Humor Research by : Geert Brône
Download or read book Cognitive Linguistics and Humor Research written by Geert Brône and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To what extent can Cognitive Linguistics benefit from the systematic study of a creative phenomenon like humor? Although the authors in this volume approach this question from different perspectives, they share the profound belief that humorous data may provide a unique insight into the complex interplay of quantitative and qualitative aspects of meaning construction.