Examining triangle metaphors: Utility in developmental theory and scientific application

Human Development

Volumn 50, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 234-240

  Ferrari, Michael ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE   (United States)

Author keywords

Developmental theory; Scientific metaphor; Semiotics; Triadic metaphors

Indexed keywords

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY; HUMAN CHARACTERISTIC; HUMAN DEVELOPMENT; INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION; LITERATURE; NOTE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; THEORETICAL MODEL;

EID: 34547182272     PISSN: 0018716X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1159/000103363     Document Type: Note

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