Forensic Linguistics

This book is a scholarly work of forensic linguistics that demonstrates how the principles of Gricean pragmatics and their recent elaboration in Information Manipulation Theory (IMT) can be of use to courts faced with deciding cases of allegedly fraudulent disclosure documents. Stratman seeks to enr..

This bestselling textbook has long been the standard reference for courses in forensic linguistics and language and the law. Using knowledge and experience gained in legal settings, the authors combine many perspectives into a unified textbook, focusing throughout on evidence from real cases includi..

An accessible and comprehensive introduction to the subject, Language and Law examines and demonstrates the role language plays both in creating law and in governing its implementation. It covers the different registers and genres which make up legal language, including the varieties of language use..

An accessible and comprehensive introduction to the subject, Language and Law examines and demonstrates the role language plays both in creating law and in governing its implementation. It covers the different registers and genres which make up legal language, including the varieties of language use..