Forensic Linguistics : an Introduction To Language, Crime and the Law
First published in 2004, John Olsson's practical introduction to Forensic Linguistics has become required reading for courses on this new and expanding branch of applied linguistics. This second edition has been revised and updated throughout, and includes new chapters on language in the justice system, forensic transcription, and expanded information on forensic phonetics. The book includes an appendix of forensic texts for student study, exercises and suggestions for further reading. This unique, hands-on introduction to Forensic Linguistics, based on Olsson's extensive experience as a pra
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9781441134417, 1441134417
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Introduction1. Previous authorship studies2. Individuals and language use3. Evidence in court4. An authorship enquiry5. Sampling and authorship6. Single text enquiries7. Authorship profiling8. Detecting plagiarism9. Veracity in language10. Language in the justice system11. Forensic text types12. Forensic phonetics13. Forensic transcription Appendix A: ExercisesAppendix B: Texts Index