Forensic Linguistics: An Introduction to Language, Crime and the Law - Softcover

Olsson, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826461093 ISBN 13: 9780826461094

Verlag: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., 2004

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'[T]he text is well rounded, accurate, and relevant to the student of forensic linguistics...the smooth flow of the text is complemented by timely examples and problems that make the text completely self-contained (much like the internet course offered by Olsson: www.thetext.co.uk). Completion of the text from start to finish will leave the student with an introduction to the practical aspects of forensic linguistics.' Blake Stephen Howald, Linguist List "Forensic Linguistics is a timely text; until recently few courses in this area existed. As this is a textbook for students, prior to dealing with other more specialist topics like statement analysis and plagiarism. the author suggests working through the several exercises in each chapter, for each of which model answers are helpfully provided at the end of the book." BAAL Newsletter "Written by one of the pioneers in the field, Forensic Linguistics is unquestionably one of the most definitive introductions to the dynamic intersection between language, crime, and the law." Language Policy ''The author should be complimented for his efforts in making technical material accessible to a wide array of readers by explaining things in straightforward and simple terms. Praise is also due to the publisher for the extremely attractive and readable typography and book design." Paul Newman, Language, Vol. 83, No. 4--Sanford Lakoff

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The book is intended to be the core text for forensic linguistic courses at undergraduate level, and the key text for postgraduate research students wishing to gain an overall grasp of the subject. The author has based his text on his personal experience as a practising forensic linguist working with lawyers and police in Britain and the United States. Forensic Linguistics contains detailed studies of all the major areas of the discipline, including the detection of plagiarism, the observation of style change, and an analysis of all of the most important types of forensic text, including ransom demands, suicide notes, hate mail, smear mail, trick mail, and terrorist mail. Perhaps one of the greatest assets of the book is its discussion of specific forensic texts including the 'stalker text' from John Hinckley, an excerpt from the Unabomber case, several 17th century Salem witch trial 'confessions', Susan Smith's confession, and ransom notes from the Lindbergh kidnapping and Carlos the Jackal's ransom demand at Vienna. Olsson 's main focus is on how forensic linguistics can be of use to law enforcement and criminal justice professionals at the investigation level. This makes the book uniquely authoritative, giving it a practical 'hands-on' appeal to linguists and non-linguists alike. Olsson has worked on civil cases in the UK involving forensic linguistics, and his methods have been quoted in a grand jury hearing in the United States.

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• Verlag: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0826461093
• ISBN 13: 9780826461094
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 288