Kreuz, Roger J.
Linguistic Fingerprints: How Language Creates and Reveals Identity
- ISBN 13:
- 9781633888975
- author:
- Kreuz, Roger J.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Prometheus Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.1 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Language can reveal a great deal about us when we speak or write. Our accent may hint at our origins, while our vocabulary and grammar can betray aspects of our personality, education level, and even age. In fact, forensic and computational linguists have developed methods that allow for the creation of unique linguistic fingerprints - a person's distinct verbal signature. These techniques are used in law enforcement to identify suspects, authors of anonymous works, and even to solve literary mysteries. For example, linguistic analysis played a role in catching the Unabomber. However, these methods are not infallible, and the book will also explore some cautionary tales about mistaken linguistic identity. Linguistic Fingerprints: How Language Creates and Reveals Identity explains how these methods were developed and how they work, providing insight into the complex relationship between language and identity.
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