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The Linguistics of Crime by John Douthwaite and Ulrike Tabbert provides a groundbreaking examination of language’s pivotal role in criminal justice systems. The book investigates how linguistic choices in witness statements, suspect interviews, and courtroom proceedings influence case outcomes and legal determinations.
Through detailed analysis of real criminal cases and linguistic frameworks, the authors reveal patterns in how language constructs narratives of guilt and innocence. The work bridges forensic linguistics, criminology, and language studies, offering insights into communication breakdowns that may lead to wrongful convictions or investigative failures.
Readers will discover how accent, dialect, narrative structure, and linguistic markers affect jury perception and judicial decisions. This essential resource is vital for legal professionals, linguists, law enforcement, and anyone interested in understanding how words shape justice.
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