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Metonymy

- Hidden Shortcuts in Language, Thought and Communication

About Metonymy

'Metonymy' is a form of shorthand that allows us to use our shared knowledge to communicate with fewer words than we would otherwise need. This book explores metonymy in language, gesture, sign language, art, music, film and advertising, and discusses the challenges that it presents in cross-cultural communication.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781107043626
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 240
  • Published:
  • January 28, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 150x237x19 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 4 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: January 11, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Metonymy

'Metonymy' is a form of shorthand that allows us to use our shared knowledge to communicate with fewer words than we would otherwise need. This book explores metonymy in language, gesture, sign language, art, music, film and advertising, and discusses the challenges that it presents in cross-cultural communication.

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