The History of Metaphors of Nature
| Author | : Stephen A. Norwick |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 496 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106019069985 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The History of Metaphors of Nature by : Stephen A. Norwick
Download or read book The History of Metaphors of Nature written by Stephen A. Norwick and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows how modern European Languages have a large number of metaphors which represent the whole of nature. Metaphors used in natural science and literature, such as Mother Nature, have a powerful influence on the framing of scientific hypothesis making, and these words have guided the history of natural science for several millennia, while also influencing North American nature writing.