This volume presents the proceedings of an interdisciplinary workshop at Braunschweig University of Technology in a collection of English and German articles (English summaries are provided for all German articles). Focusing on biotechnology, experts from biology, biotechnology, ethics, philosophy, theology, education, and social sciences investigated how metaphors shape the language of life science. The authors examined conceptual, absolute, and hidden metaphors (e.g., "genetic scissors," "genetic code," "antibodies," and "life") in molecular biology and biotechnology. By exploring their roles in describing phenomena, guiding research, and influencing public perceptions, the authors investigate how metaphors generate and transform knowledge, affect views of life and therapy, and inspire innovation. This volume integrates systematic metaphor analysis with ethical, philosophical, and pedagogical perspectives on the significance of metaphors in biotechnology research and dissemination. Special attention was paid to metaphors' role in public communication, potentially determining acceptance or rejection of biotechnological advances. Ultimately, the workshop underscored how metaphors influence scientific progress in multiple ways and therefore require critical reflection.
| ISBN: | 9783119145121 |
| Publication date: | 15th December 2025 |
| Author: | Stefan Dübel, Stefan Heuser |
| Publisher: | De Gruyter |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 218 pages |
| Series: | Health Academy |
| Genres: |
Biomedical engineering Communication studies Public health and preventive medicine Linguistics |
This volume presents the proceedings of an interdisciplinary workshop at Braunschweig University of Technology in a collection of English and German articles (English summaries are provided for all German articles). Focusing on biotechnology, experts from biology, biotechnology, ethics, philosophy, theology, education, and social sciences investigated how metaphors shape the language of life science. The authors examined conceptual, absolute, and hidden metaphors (e.g., "genetic scissors," "genetic code," "antibodies," and "life") in molecular biology and biotechnology. By exploring their roles in describing phenomena, guiding research, and influencing public perceptions, the authors investigate how metaphors generate and transform knowledge, affect views of life and therapy, and inspire innovation. This volume integrates systematic metaphor analysis with ethical, philosophical, and pedagogical perspectives on the significance of metaphors in biotechnology research and dissemination. Special attention was paid to metaphors' role in public communication, potentially determining acceptance or rejection of biotechnological advances. Ultimately, the workshop underscored how metaphors influence scientific progress in multiple ways and therefore require critical reflection.
How Metaphors Shape Biotechnology features in the following genres: Communication studies, Public health and preventive medicine, Biomedical engineering, Linguistics
How Metaphors Shape Biotechnology is available in Hardback
How Metaphors Shape Biotechnology was written by Stefan Dübel, Stefan Heuser and published by De Gruyter
How Metaphors Shape Biotechnology has 218 pages
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