Language And Law (Oxford Handbooks Ser.)

By: Peter M. Tiersma

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Synopsis: This book provides a state-of-the-art account of past and current research in the interface between linguistics and law. It outlines the range of legal areas in which linguistics plays an increasing role and describes the tools and approaches used by linguists and lawyers in this vibrant new field. Through a combination of overview chapters, case studies, and theoretical descriptions, the volume addresses areas such as the history and structure of legal language, its meaning and interpretation, multilingualism and language rights, courtroom discourse, forensic identification, intellectual property and linguistics, and legal translation and interpretation. Encyclopaedic in scope, the handbook includes chapters written by experts from every contentint who are familiar with linguistic issues that arise in diverse legal systems, including both civil and common law jurisdictions, mixed systems like that of China, and the emerging law of the European Union.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 664 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780191638107
Related ISBNs:: 9780198744962, 9780199572120, 9780191638091
Publisher:: Oxford University Press
Date of Addition:: 12/08/22
Copyrighted By:: editorial matter and organization Peter M. Tiersma and Lawrence M. Solan
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Reference, Language Arts, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Peter M. Tiersma
Edited by:: Lawrence M. Solan