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Speaking of Crime

- The Language of Criminal Justice
Af: Lawrence M. Solan, Peter M. Tiersma Engelsk Paperback

Speaking of Crime

- The Language of Criminal Justice
Af: Lawrence M. Solan, Peter M. Tiersma Engelsk Paperback
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Why do so many people voluntarily consent to searches by have the police search their person or vehicle when they know that they are carrying contraband or evidence of illegal activity? Does everyone understand the Miranda warning? How well can people recognize a voice on tape? Can linguistic experts identify who wrote an anonymous threatening letter?Speaking of Crime answers these questions and examines the complex role of language within our criminal justice system. Lawrence M. Solan and Peter M. Tiersma compile numerous cases, ranging from the Lindbergh kidnapping to the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton to the JonBenét Ramsey case, that provide real-life examples of how language functions in arrests, investigations, interrogations, confessions, and trials. In a clear and accessible style, Solan and Tiersma show how recent advances in the study of language can aid in understanding how legal problems arise and how they might be solved. With compelling discussions current issues and controversies, this book is a provocative state-of-the-art survey that will be of enormous value to legal scholars and professionals throughout the criminal justice system.
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Why do so many people voluntarily consent to searches by have the police search their person or vehicle when they know that they are carrying contraband or evidence of illegal activity? Does everyone understand the Miranda warning? How well can people recognize a voice on tape? Can linguistic experts identify who wrote an anonymous threatening letter?Speaking of Crime answers these questions and examines the complex role of language within our criminal justice system. Lawrence M. Solan and Peter M. Tiersma compile numerous cases, ranging from the Lindbergh kidnapping to the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton to the JonBenét Ramsey case, that provide real-life examples of how language functions in arrests, investigations, interrogations, confessions, and trials. In a clear and accessible style, Solan and Tiersma show how recent advances in the study of language can aid in understanding how legal problems arise and how they might be solved. With compelling discussions current issues and controversies, this book is a provocative state-of-the-art survey that will be of enormous value to legal scholars and professionals throughout the criminal justice system.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 264
ISBN-13: 9780226767932
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 0226767930
Kategori: Sociolingvistik
Udg. Dato: 1 feb 2005
Længde: 21mm
Bredde: 229mm
Højde: 155mm
Forlag: The University of Chicago Press
Oplagsdato: 1 feb 2005
Forfatter(e) Lawrence M. Solan, Peter M. Tiersma


Kategori Sociolingvistik


ISBN-13 9780226767932


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 264


Udgave


Længde 21mm


Bredde 229mm


Højde 155mm


Udg. Dato 1 feb 2005


Oplagsdato 1 feb 2005


Forlag The University of Chicago Press

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