• Contents: Preface. Views of the Proverb. The Tangle of Figurative Language. Cognitive Foundations. Theories of Proverb Cognition. Under, Inside and Outside the Proverb. Brain, Development and Intelligence. New Horizons. References. Appendix: Proverb Source Materials.

"Honeck has reviewed what we know about proverbs and, just as importantly, as he did almost 20 years ago, he has given us a roadmap for further explorations in figurative language."—American Journal of Psychology"This book is very much needed. It is well argued and researched and will introduce scholars and students of the proverb to the fascinating discoveries which cognitive scientists have achieved regarding proverbs. Professor Honeck makes the complex theories of language and cognition accessible to readers from many fields and various backgrounds in a readable, understandable, and enjoyable style. The book is a joy to read, finding a perfect balance between scholarly and readable language."—Wolfgang MiederUniversity of Vermont

• Contents: Preface. Views of the Proverb. The Tangle of Figurative Language. Cognitive Foundations. Theories of Proverb Cognition. Under, Inside and Outside the Proverb. Brain, Development and Intelligence. New Horizons. References. Appendix: Proverb Source Materials.

"Honeck has reviewed what we know about proverbs and, just as importantly, as he did almost 20 years ago, he has given us a roadmap for further explorations in figurative language."—American Journal of Psychology"This book is very much needed. It is well argued and researched and will introduce scholars and students of the proverb to the fascinating discoveries which cognitive scientists have achieved regarding proverbs. Professor Honeck makes the complex theories of language and cognition accessible to readers from many fields and various backgrounds in a readable, understandable, and enjoyable style. The book is a joy to read, finding a perfect balance between scholarly and readable language."—Wolfgang MiederUniversity of Vermont

• Contents: Preface. Views of the Proverb. The Tangle of Figurative Language. Cognitive Foundations. Theories of Proverb Cognition. Under, Inside and Outside the Proverb. Brain, Development and Intelligence. New Horizons. References. Appendix: Proverb Source Materials.

"Honeck has reviewed what we know about proverbs and, just as importantly, as he did almost 20 years ago, he has given us a roadmap for further explorations in figurative language."—American Journal of Psychology"This book is very much needed. It is well argued and researched and will introduce scholars and students of the proverb to the fascinating discoveries which cognitive scientists have achieved regarding proverbs. Professor Honeck makes the complex theories of language and cognition accessible to readers from many fields and various backgrounds in a readable, understandable, and enjoyable style. The book is a joy to read, finding a perfect balance between scholarly and readable language."—Wolfgang MiederUniversity of Vermont