Monster Metaphors

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When Rhetoric Runs Amok

By Peter J. Adams

Series: Routledge Studies in Rhetoric and Stylistics

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Monster Metaphors explores how common metaphors can dominate everyday thinking to the detriment of alternative perspectives. Peter J. Adams examines the power and influence of metaphors through four case studies—mental illness, free-flowing markets, the mind as a mirror, and men as naturally superior—revealing how these 'monster metaphors' serve particular interests while eclipsing other views. The book also discusses strategies for resisting and containing their dominance to create space for new ways of understanding.
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This book will engage scholars and students interested in metaphor studies across linguistics, rhetoric, media studies, and social sciences, as well as readers keen on critical reflections about language and power.

This book explores ways in which common metaphors can play a detrimental role in everyday life; how they can grow in outsized importance to dominate their respective terrains and push out alternative perspectives; and how forms of resistance might act to contain their dominance.

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The volume begins by unpacking the dynamics of metaphors, their power and influence, and the ways in which they are bolstered by other rhetorical devices. Adams draws on four case studies to illustrate their destructive impact when they eclipse other points of view—the metaphor of mental illness; the metaphor of free-flowing markets; the metaphor of the mind as a mirror; and the metaphor of men as naturally superior. Taken together, these examples prompt further reflection on the beneficiaries of these monster metaphors and how they promote such metaphors to serve their own interests. It also discusses ways forward for challenging their dominance, strategies for preventing their rise, and ways of creating space for alternatives.

This book will be of interest to scholars interested in the study of metaphor, across such fields as linguistics, rhetoric, and media studies.

Series: Routledge Studies in Rhetoric and Stylistics

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By Peter J. Adams

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"Among the many strengths of the book are: the major social implications of the case studies; the breadth of the author's knowledge; the vivid stories about the origins of each monster metaphor; occasional humour; and the engaging writing style." - Michael Hanne, Language in Society

"Overall, the book is knowledgeable, exciting, irritating, and political. It is definitely worth reading." - Jo Reichertz, Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (KWI) Essen, Forum: Qualitative Social Research

"A compelling examination of the formidable power of metaphors in our lives and an urgent call for vigilance, reflection, and active resistance against behemoth metaphors overshadowing nuanced perspectives." - Zilong Zhong, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Rhetoric Review

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781032122083

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 27 Line drawings, black and white; 13 Halftones, black and white; 40 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 252

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About the Author

Peter J. Adams practiced as a psychologist before engaging in research on applied rhetoric, addiction studies, existential issues and industry conflicts of interest. He has published seven sole-authored books on these topics. He is employed as a full professor at the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Monster Metaphors