--- product_id: 82438951 title: "An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics" price: "£56.46" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/82438951-an-introduction-to-forensic-linguistics store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics **Price:** £56.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics - **How much does it cost?** £56.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/82438951-an-introduction-to-forensic-linguistics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics [Coulthard, Malcolm, Johnson, Alison, Wright, David] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics Review: WORDS AND THE LAW - WORDS AND THE LAW: THE WELL-ESTABLISHED TEXT ON FORENSIC LINGUISTICS – NOW IN A NEW SECOND EDITION An appreciation Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers and Phillip Taylor MBE of “The Barrister” As words and word meanings are at the very core and essence of the law and the practice of law, this well-established textbook on forensic linguistics should be of prime interest to every lawyer. The book’s subtitle ‘language in evidence’ indicates the importance of forensic linguistics and its direct relevance in almost all legal matters. In the ten years since the first edition came out, this pioneering text has established itself as the essential introductory work of reference in this field. Now, Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group which is an Informa business, have published it in a new edition, radically updated and containing much new material. Following the introduction (which is new), the book continues in two parts. One deals with the language of the legal process; the other covers the language of evidence. Naturally, the book examines issues relating to the language of legal documents and of the police and law enforcement. There is of course, much more, including a discussion of the linguist as expert witness. There are two other areas in particular which will make intellectual property lawyers sit up and take notice: the linguistic investigation of plagiarism -- and authorship attribution. Copycat creatives beware -- and educationalists -- note the section on universities and plagiarism. A particularly interesting chapter concerns emergency services calls and police interviewing, with excerpts from key points in the various verbal exchanges. As with the famous case of assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, ‘the call begins a process that leads to a murder enquiry.’ One of the fascinating aspects of this book is that it demonstrates the ways in which the techniques of forensic linguistics have been applied to actual cases. There is much useful advice here for the advocate. With its objective, scholarly approach and lucid, readable style, this book should be in the library of every lawyer and law student. Note especially, the twenty-two page bibliography with its wealth of references for the avid researcher. The publication date is cited as at 2017 and the title is available as a hardback, a paperback and an ebook. Review: This intro is way too basic - This much info I could have gotten from the internet. There is barely any specifics and stats, expected a more advanced level ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,009,045 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #311 in Phonetics & Phonics Reference #705 in Forensic Science Law #3,208 in Linguistics Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (38) | | Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.61 x 9.21 inches | | Edition | 2nd | | ISBN-10 | 1138641715 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1138641716 | | Item Weight | 13.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 270 pages | | Publication date | July 18, 2016 | | Publisher | Routledge | ## Images ![An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vcvh0yMBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WORDS AND THE LAW *by P***E on June 2, 2017* WORDS AND THE LAW: THE WELL-ESTABLISHED TEXT ON FORENSIC LINGUISTICS – NOW IN A NEW SECOND EDITION An appreciation Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers and Phillip Taylor MBE of “The Barrister” As words and word meanings are at the very core and essence of the law and the practice of law, this well-established textbook on forensic linguistics should be of prime interest to every lawyer. The book’s subtitle ‘language in evidence’ indicates the importance of forensic linguistics and its direct relevance in almost all legal matters. In the ten years since the first edition came out, this pioneering text has established itself as the essential introductory work of reference in this field. Now, Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group which is an Informa business, have published it in a new edition, radically updated and containing much new material. Following the introduction (which is new), the book continues in two parts. One deals with the language of the legal process; the other covers the language of evidence. Naturally, the book examines issues relating to the language of legal documents and of the police and law enforcement. There is of course, much more, including a discussion of the linguist as expert witness. There are two other areas in particular which will make intellectual property lawyers sit up and take notice: the linguistic investigation of plagiarism -- and authorship attribution. Copycat creatives beware -- and educationalists -- note the section on universities and plagiarism. A particularly interesting chapter concerns emergency services calls and police interviewing, with excerpts from key points in the various verbal exchanges. As with the famous case of assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, ‘the call begins a process that leads to a murder enquiry.’ One of the fascinating aspects of this book is that it demonstrates the ways in which the techniques of forensic linguistics have been applied to actual cases. There is much useful advice here for the advocate. With its objective, scholarly approach and lucid, readable style, this book should be in the library of every lawyer and law student. Note especially, the twenty-two page bibliography with its wealth of references for the avid researcher. The publication date is cited as at 2017 and the title is available as a hardback, a paperback and an ebook. ### ⭐⭐⭐ This intro is way too basic *by K***T on April 22, 2023* This much info I could have gotten from the internet. There is barely any specifics and stats, expected a more advanced level ### ⭐⭐⭐ A Basic Introduction *by J***. on January 23, 2020* The book is a basic introduction to forensic linguistics and doesn't really go into depth on any topic. For linguists who are just entering the arena of forensic analysis, I suppose it is useful, but anyone who is already working in the field really needs something with more substance. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/82438951-an-introduction-to-forensic-linguistics](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/82438951-an-introduction-to-forensic-linguistics) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*