Metaphor and the dynamics of knowledge

Sabine Maasen; Peter Weingart

doi:10.4324/9780203459980

Metaphor and the dynamics of knowledge

Sabine Maasen, Peter Weingart

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This book opens up a new route to the study of knowledge dynamics and the sociology of knowledge. The focus is on the role of metaphors as powerful catalysts, and the book dissects their role in the construction of theories of knowledge. It is of vital interest to social and cognitive scientists alike.

Original language	English
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Number of pages	186
ISBN (Electronic)	9780203459980
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203459980
State	Published - 1 Jan 2013
Externally published	Yes

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