Cognitive Linguistics and Humor Research

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 311034615X
• ISBN13: 9783110346152
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary