000			01569nam a22001697a 4500
999			_c37346 _d37346
020			_a9781107533158
082			_a340.1 _bMEA
245			_aMeaning and Power in the Language of Law/ _cJanny Hc Leuna and Alan Durant
260			_aCambridge: _bCambridge University Press _c2018
300			_axiii, 330p.
520			_aThis volume explores the intersection of law and language, known as "forensic linguistics," by examining the challenges presented by language in formulating, interpreting, and applying laws. The field brings together legal practitioners, linguists, anthropologists, and philosophers to investigate topics such as legal drafting and translation, statutory interpretation, expert evidence on language use, and the dynamics of courtroom interaction. The chapters, written by international experts in their fields, showcase recent directions in research and offer insights into how law expresses and conceals power relations through its use of language. The studies presented examine different legal jurisdictions and socio-political contexts, as well as the more abstract notion of law. The volume highlights the interlocking nature of these studies, showcasing the complex and multifaceted relationship between language and law. Ultimately, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of how language operates within the legal system, and how it shapes and is shaped by power dynamics in society.
546			_aEnglish
650			_a _vLaw- Language. _xLaw.
700			_aLeung, Janny HC _eEditor
700			_aDurant, Alan _eEditor
942			_2ddc _cBK