Methodologies and Challenges in Forensic Linguistic Casework - Wiley Series in the Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law

Methodologies and Challenges in Forensic Linguistic Casework Discover more about Forensic Linguistics, a fascinating cross-disciplinary field from an international team of renowned contributors Methodologies and Challenges in Forensic Linguistic Casework provides an overview of the range of forensic linguistic casework typically found in investigative and judicial contexts. In these case studies, the authors demonstrate how linguistic theory is applied in real-life forensic situations and the constraints and challenges they have to deal with. Drawing on linguistic expertise from the USA and Europe involving casework in English, Spanish, Danish and Portuguese, our contributing practitioners exemplify the most common types of text analysis such as identifying faked texts, suspect profiling, analyzing texts whose authorship is questioned, and giving expert opinions on meaning and understanding. Methodologies and Challenges in Forensic Linguistic Casework is designed for investigators and legal practitioners interested in the use of language analysis for investigative or evidentiary purposes, as well as for students and researchers wanting to understand how linguistic theory and analysis may be applied to solving real-life forensic problems using current best practice.

ISBN:	9781119614579
Publisher:	Wiley
Imprint:	Wiley Blackwell
Published date:	14 Apr 2022
DEWEY:	363.25
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	550
Weight:	376g
Height:	190mm
Width:	253mm
Spine width:	12mm

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