Introduction to Forensic Linguistics - 2nd Edition

Taylor & Francis

An Introduction to Forensic LinguisticsLanguage in Evidence\nAuthor(s): Malcolm Coulthard, Alison Johnson, David Wright\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138641709, 978-1138641709\nSynopsis\nAn Introduction to Forensic Linguistics: Language in Evidence has established itself as the essential textbook written by leading authorities in this expanding field. The second edition of this bestselling textbook begins with a new introduction and continues in two parts. \n\nPart One deals with the language of the legal process, and begins with a substantial new chapter exploring key theoretical and methodological approaches. In four updated chapters it goes on to cover the language of the law, initial calls to the emergency services, police interviewing, and courtroom discourse. Part Two looks at language as evidence, with substantially revised and updated chapters on the following key topics:\n\nthe forensic linguist\n\nfo.