Olsson, John
More Wordcrime
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350029644
- author:
- Olsson, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.32 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Criminology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Forensic linguistics expert Dr. John Olsson presents a series of gripping cases involving murder, sexual assault, hate mail, suspicious death and criminal damage. By applying his expertise in language analysis, he reveals how the power of forensic linguistics can help the law uncover the truth behind these crimes. Olsson's approachable and clear prose makes complex concepts accessible to readers interested in true crime, modern criminology, and the intersection of language and law. The book sheds light on how even those in positions of power can be held accountable through careful analysis of linguistic patterns and stylistic choices. This book is a fascinating exploration of the role of forensic linguistics in solving crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice.