Gilles Fauconnier

Gilles Fauconnier was a French linguist, researcher in cognitive science, and author who was distinguished professor at the University of California, San Diego, in the Department of Cognitive Science. His work with Mark Turner founded the theory of conceptual blending.
His books include: The Way We Think: Conceptual Blending and the Mind's Hidden Complexities Conceptual Integration Networks Mappings in Thought and Language

''Mental Spaces: Aspects of Meaning Construction in Natural Language''