How Metaphors Guide, Teach and Popularize Science
Metaphors are essential to scientists themselves and strongly influence science communication. Through careful analyses of metaphors actually used in science texts, recordings, and videos, this book explores the essential functions of conceptual metaphor in the conduct of science, teaching of scienc...
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John Benjamins Publishing Company
2020
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