The language of deception : a discourse analytical study /
This book employs a discourse analytical approach to the study of deception. It focuses on the deceptive messages themselves - how language is used to deceive others and what kinds of linguistic devices are used. The author develops a theory of deception based on his study of debates and interviews...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; London :
SAGE,
C2000.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This book employs a discourse analytical approach to the study of deception. It focuses on the deceptive messages themselves - how language is used to deceive others and what kinds of linguistic devices are used. The author develops a theory of deception based on his study of debates and interviews of American and British politicians. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 143 pages) |
| Audience: | Specialized. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781452220345 (ebook) : |