'… one of the most comprehensive introductory monographs which touch upon many topics in both metaphor and discourse studies. … The book is an excellent contribution to metaphor studies. … brings a new perspective to discourse analysis …' Discourse Studies

'… well structured and well organised … The book represents an insightful exploration of metaphor in different discourses and many genres. Thus, the book has both theoretical and practical significance. … Metaphor in Discourse is highly recommended for students, researchers, and scholars interested in the study of metaphor as well as (critical) discourse analysis, cognitive linguistics, stylistics, and corpus linguistics. … What adds to the usefulness of the book is having a simple, clear, comprehensive glossary at the end … the book makes a significant contribution to the interface of metaphor studies …' Metaphor and Symbol

'Metaphor in Discourse successfully illustrates a diverse range of functions for metaphor … accessible and lively throughout and there is sustained quality of illustration and of argumentation … another valuable contribution in the burgeoning field of metaphor studies.' Journal of Sociolinguistics