Discursive constructions of consent in the legal process /

Experts in linguistics and law use diverse theoretical and analytical approaches to demonstrate the complex ways in which language is used to seek, steer, give, or withhold consent in a range of legal contexts. The book illuminates problematic issues in legal practices and procedures that may otherw...

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Other Authors: Ehrlich, Susan (Susan Lynn) (Editor), Eades, Diana, 1953- (Editor), Ainsworth, Janet (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Series:Oxford studies in language and law.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Experts in linguistics and law use diverse theoretical and analytical approaches to demonstrate the complex ways in which language is used to seek, steer, give, or withhold consent in a range of legal contexts. The book illuminates problematic issues in legal practices and procedures that may otherwise be uncritically accepted.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199945368
0199945365
9780190279219
0190279214