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Beyond the literal: Metaphors and why they matter
Author(s) -
Kaminsky Alexis
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
new directions for evaluation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.374
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1534-875X
pISSN - 1097-6736
DOI - 10.1002/ev.1173
Subject(s) - literal (mathematical logic) , literal and figurative language , frame (networking) , linguistics , computer science , work (physics) , metaphor , psychology , cognitive science , sociology , philosophy , mechanical engineering , telecommunications , engineering
As our language of evaluation changes, so do the metaphors we use to describe our work. In this chapter, the author discusses how examining metaphors in language of individuals and groups offers insight into how people frame and resolve problems.