{"title":"Sarah E. Duffy","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarah E. Duffy's works delve into the intricate relationship between language and human cognition, exploring themes such as time perception and metaphorical structures. Her writings offer insightful perspectives valuable to students, educators, and anyone interested in linguistics and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Duffy's books balance scholarly depth with accessible language, making complex concepts approachable without sacrificing academic rigour. Readers can expect thoughtful analysis that enriches understanding of language’s role in shaping thought and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"time-metaphor-and-language-by-sarah-e-duffy-9781316645284","title":"Time, Metaphor, and Language","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross languages, time tends to be understood in terms of space. For instance, we might think of time as an unstoppable train heading towards us when we hear 'holidays are coming', or we might imagine time as a landscape that we move across as we 'approach the moment of truth'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this pioneering book, Duffy and Feist bring together research from across disciplines to provide a more nuanced understanding of what metaphor is and how it underpins our conceptualisations of time. Illustrated with a wide range of authentic examples from natural language, the book offers a holistic understanding of metaphors for time, encompassing the varied ways in which people draw on spatial experiences, as well as the broader variety of 'human experience' on an individual level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn doing so, it highlights the importance of variation across cultures, across contexts, and across individuals for metaphoric conceptualisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime, Metaphor, and Language\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of linguistics, psychology, and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934397448428,"sku":"9781316645284","price":96.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781316645284-time-metaphor-and-language.jpg?v=1783916189"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sarah-e-duffy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}