When Countries Come Out to Play

the metaphor of game in international relations

Authors

Marcelo dos Santos Netto Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - PUC-Minas

Keywords:

international relations, discourse analysis, game

Abstract

The paper discuss about the role of game metaphors in the international reality. It suggests for this a sociolinguist theoretical schema where metaphors are constructors of international relations. It briefly analyzes USA’s general George Patton discourse with the suggested theoretical schema. Possible research development is also suggested.

Author Biography

Marcelo dos Santos Netto, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - PUC-Minas

Especialista e Mestre em Relações Internacionais pela Pontifícia Universidade de Minas Gerais (PUC-Minas).