THE ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF FORENSIC LINGUISTICS (PB 2013) Paperback

The Routledge Handbook of Forensic Linguistics is a distinctive and comprehensive resource that outlines the key concepts, discussions, subjects, methods, and theoretical frameworks within the field of Forensic Linguistics. 1 This field examines the intersection of language and the legal system, encompassing areas from legal terminology and courtroom communication to issues of plagiarism. 2 It also addresses the role of applied (forensic) linguists who offer expert testimony for both defense and prosecution in a wide range of cases, including blackmail, trademark disputes, and the wording of safety warnings. 3 This handbook features a detailed introduction to the field written by the editors, along with thirty-seven original chapters contributed by leading international scholars and practitioners, both renowned experts and emerging voices. 1 It is specifically designed to equip a new generation of students and researchers with the necessary knowledge to conduct their own forensic linguistic research and analysis. "The Routledge Handbook of Forensic Linguistics" is an excellent resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students who are new to this subject area. 4