Exploring Courtroom Discourse
The Language of Power and Control
By Anne Wagner, Le Cheng | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
This volume presents a combination of practical, empirical research data and theoretical reflection to provide a comparative view of language and discourse in the courtroom. The work explores how the various disciplines of law and linguistics can help us understand the nature of \"Power and Control\" - both oral and written - and how it might be clarified to unravel linguistic representation of legal reality. It presents and examines the most recent research and theories at national and international levels. The book represents a valuable contribution to the study and analysis of courtroom discourse and courtroom cultures more generally. It will be of interest to students and researchers working in the areas of language and law, legal theory, interpretation, and semiotics of law.
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- ISBN 9781317137467
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- ISBN 9781317137474
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This volume presents a combination of practical, empirical research data and theoretical reflection to provide a comparative view of language and discourse in the courtroom. The work explores how the various disciplines of law and linguistics can help us understand the nature of \"Power and Control\" - both oral and written - and how it might be clarified to unravel linguistic representation of legal reality. It presents and examines the most recent research and theories at national and international levels. The book represents a valuable contribution to the study and analysis of courtroom discourse and courtroom cultures more generally. It will be of interest to students and researchers working in the areas of language and law, legal theory, interpretation, and semiotics of law.
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What is Exploring Courtroom Discourse about?
This volume presents a combination of practical, empirical research data and theoretical reflection to provide a comparative view of language and discourse in the courtroom. The work explores how the various disciplines of law and linguistics can help us understand the nature of \"Power and Control\" - both oral and written - and how it might be clarified to unravel linguistic representation of legal reality. It presents and examines the most recent research and theories at national and international levels. The book represents a valuable contribution to the study and analysis of courtroom discourse and courtroom cultures more generally. It will be of interest to students and researchers working in the areas of language and law, legal theory, interpretation, and semiotics of law.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Exploring Courtroom Discourse?
Law > Jurisprudence and general issues > Methods, theory and philosophy of law
Where can I read a sample of Exploring Courtroom Discourse?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317137467
Is Exploring Courtroom Discourse part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Law, Language and Communication
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Exploring Courtroom Discourse?
Anne Wagner, Le Cheng
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Exploring Courtroom Discourse is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317137467) and pdf(ISBN 9781317137474)