Wordcrime: Solving Crime Through Forensic Linguistics

Name: Wordcrime: Solving Crime Through Forensic Linguistics
Brand: Continuum
SKU: 9781441193520-V
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By John Olsson

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Tell kids not to worry. sorting my life out. be in touch to get some things. Instead of being a simple sms message, this text turned out to be crucial and chilling evidence in convicting the deceptive killer of a mother of two. Sent from her phone, after her death, tell tale signs announce themselves to a forensic linguist. Rarely is a crime committed without there being some evidence in the form of language. Wordcrime features a series of chapters where gripping cases are described - involving murder, sexual assault, hate mail, suspicious death, code deciphering, arson and even genocide. Olsson describes the evidence he gave in each one. In approachable and clear prose, he details how forensic linguistics helps the law beat the criminals. This is fascinating reading for anyone interested in true crime, in modern, cutting-edge criminology and also where the study of language meets the law.

Product details

Binding:

Paperback

Edition:

1

Number of Pages:

208

Release Date:

2012-02-16

Publication Date:

2012-02-16

Publisher:

Continuum

Languages:

Published: English, Original: English

ISBN10:

1441193529

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

218 g

Height:

21.5 cm

Width:

13.9 cm

Thickness:

1 cm

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