Forensic linguistics : advances in forensic stylistics /

Ted Kaczynski's manifesto.The ransom note for Jon Benét Ramsey.The anthrax letters threatening our government and media agencies.With the aid of forensic linguistics, the words criminals leave behind in their unsigned letters can be as distinctive as a signature or voice. Although the linguisti...

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Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: McMenamin, Gerald R., Choi, Dongdoo
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, c2002.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Ted Kaczynski's manifesto.The ransom note for Jon Benét Ramsey.The anthrax letters threatening our government and media agencies.With the aid of forensic linguistics, the words criminals leave behind in their unsigned letters can be as distinctive as a signature or voice. Although the linguistic study of language is well established, this important analytical tool is something new for many jurors, judges, attorneys, and other forensic specialists dealing with both criminal and civil cases. Forensic Linguistics: Advances in Forensic Stylistics provides an introduction to the fie.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (357 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0429247974
9780429247972
1280483261
9781280483264
9786610483266
6610483264
1420041177
9781420041170