Forensic Linguistics

by John Gibbons and John Gibbons

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631212477
• ISBN13: 9780631212478
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 8.9"