Forensic linguistics : an introduction to language in the justice system
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Forensic linguistics : an introduction to language in the justice system
（Language in society, 32）
Blackwell Publishing, 2003
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [310]-326) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
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: hbk ISBN 9780631212461
Description
Forensic Linguistics is an introduction to the fascinating interface between language and the law.
Provides an integrated and fully theorized understanding of language and law issues.
Contains many helpful examples from genuine legal contexts and texts.
Discusses linguistic sources of disadvantage before the law, particularly for ethnic minorities, children and abused women.
Table of Contents
Series Editor's Preface. Examples and Conventions.
1. Introduction: The Law And Language.
2. Literacy And The Law.
3. The Pursuit Of Precision.
4. Interaction And Power.
5. Telling The Story.
6. Communication Issues In The Legal System.
7. Language And Disadvantage Before The Law.
8. Bridging The Gap.
9. Law On Language.
10. Linguistic Evidence.
References.
Index of Legal Cases and Legislation.
Index.
- Volume
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: pbk ISBN 9780631212478
Description
Forensic Linguistics is an introduction to the fascinating interface between language and the law.
Provides an integrated and fully theorized understanding of language and law issues.
Contains many helpful examples from genuine legal contexts and texts.
Discusses linguistic sources of disadvantage before the law, particularly for ethnic minorities, children and abused women.
Table of Contents
Series Editor's Preface vi
Examples and Conventions vii
Introduction: The Law and Language 1
1 Literacy and the Law 15
2 The Pursuit of Precision 36
3 Interaction and Power 74
4 Telling the Story 129
5 Communication Issues in the Legal System 162
6 Language and Disadvantage before the Law 200
7 Bridging the Gap 228
8 Law on Language 256
9 Linguistic Evidence 281
References 310
Index of Legal Cases and Legislation 327
Index 329
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