A note on political science and the metaphorical imagination

N. Lunt

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9256.2005.00231.x

A note on political science and the metaphorical imagination

N. Lunt

The York Management School

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Abstract

This article discusses the role of metaphor in political science, highlighting the centrality of the metaphor historically for understanding human societies. It notes how the contemporary emphasis on global interconnectedness has generated an influx of new metaphors influenced by technological developments, such as networks and the Internet. The article highlights questions that are of enduring interest for political scientists: how to make sense of metaphor itself, and the place of metaphor in political analysis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	73-79
Number of pages	6
Journal	Politics
Volume	25
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9256.2005.00231.x
Publication status	Published - May 2005

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