Euphemisms and non-proximal manipulation of discourse space: The case of blue-on-blue
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lingua.2019.04.001
Abstract: Abstract This article provides a pragmatic interpretation of the effects of euphemistic lexical choices made in public discourse in reference to taboo topics. It contributes to the cognitive pragmatic theory of proximization by considering how… read more here.
Keywords: discourse space; non proximal; euphemisms non; blue blue ... See more keywords
Chromatic summation and receptive field properties of blue-on and blue-off cells in marmoset lateral geniculate nucleus
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DOI: 10.1016/j.visres.2017.09.002
Abstract: Graphical abstract Figure. No Caption available. HighlightsBlue‐on and blue‐off receptive‐field properties were identified in primate LGN.Sensitivities to short‐wave (S) and medium/long‐wave (ML) cone contrast are similar.S and ML receptive field subunits have similar spatial extents.Vector… read more here.
Keywords: field properties; contrast; blue receptive; blue blue ... See more keywords