Linguistics and Law

by Jeffrey P. Kaplan

Linguistics and Law offers a clear and concise introduction to making sense of the law through linguistics. Drawing on lexical semantics, syntax, and pragmatics to interpret both written and spoken laws, this book:

addresses how to interpret legal documents such as contracts, statutes, constitutional provisions and trademarks;

provides thorough analyses of "language crimes" including solicitation, perjury, defamation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138326151
• ISBN13: 9781138326156
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.7"