Forensic Linguistics: Second Edition: An Introduction To Language, Crime and the Law / Edition 2

by John Olsson

Overview

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 practising forensic linguist, is essential reading for students, and researchers encountering this branch of applied linguistics for the first time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826492951
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/31/2008
Edition description:	2nd Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Since 1996, John Olsson has operated a world-renowned forensic linguistics consultancy and training service at www.thetext.co.uk. He is an Adjunct Professor at Nebraska Wesleyan University, USA, where he teaches forensic linguistics online. He is also Visiting Professor of Forensic Linguistics at the International University of Novi Pazar in Serbia where he runs an annual summer school in Forensic Linguistics, and is a board member of the Language and Law Centre at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, where he is also a visiting Professor.

Table of Contents

Introduction1. Previous authorship studies2. Individuals and language use
3. Evidence in court
4. An authorship enquiry
5. Sampling and authorship
6. Single text enquiries
7. Authorship profiling
8. Detecting plagiarism
9. Veracity in language
10. Language in the justice system
11. Forensic text types
12. Forensic phonetics
13. Forensic transcription Appendix A: Exercises
Appendix B: Texts Index

Editorial Reviews

"Olsson's book is an accessible and well-written introductory text"--Sanford Lakoff

"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--Sanford Lakoff

"John Olsson's Forensic Linguistics provides a well-organized and accessible introduction to general theoretical and practical questions regarding this new and rapidly expanding discipline of applied linguistics. Like the first, the second edition of Forensic linguistics is an exceptionally clear and helpful overview of the field. In addition to new chapters on language in the justice system and forensic transcription, and expanded information on forensic phonetics, the second edition provides ample coverage of topics such as authorship studies, variation, veracity in language and forensic text types. In each chapter the author considers a chosen topic, illustrating the approaches by describing a number of important cases . Exercises, ideas for discussion, and suggestions for further reading enhance the text and provide starting points for student projects. Clearly written and comprehensible to students at all levels, this book is an ideal introduction to forensic linguistics. It is also a helpful reference for anyone contemplating forensic linguistic research." - Professor Lelija Socanac, Center for Language and Law, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, Croatia

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