Description
Legal and forensic linguistics expert Dr John Olsson details more riveting cases he has worked on in the long-awaited follow up to 2009's well-received Wordcrime. The chapters show the power, range and precision of the forensic linguistic approach when tackling crime.
About the Author
John Olsson has operated a world-renowned forensic linguistics consultancy and training service at www.thetext.co.uk since 1996. He is an Adjunct Professor at Nebraska Wesleyan University, USA, where he teaches forensic linguistics online. He is also Visiting Professor of Forensic Linguistics at the International University of Novi Pazar in Serbia where he runs an annual summer school in Forensic Linguistics, and is a board member of the Language and Law Centre at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, where he is also a visiting Professor. He is the author of Forensic Linguistics: An Introduction (3e, 2013) and Wordcrime (2009),
Reviews
This is textual analysis as astute psychology, wise, rational and humane. Olsson's account of his work makes for sometimes grim but compelling reading. Certainly a must-read for any crime writer looking for ideas. * The Sunday Times *
If those working in linguistics are ever worried about student shortages, they might want to encourage potential applicants to take a look at John Olsson's intriguing book ... [It] features a series of compelling and sometimes horrifying cases. * Times Higher Education *
An excellent introduction to the field for the beginner or casual reader. * LINGUIST List *
The legalistic language throughout More [W]ordcrime gives a window into the world of law ... and the cases provide a fascinating overview of the role of authorship analysis in criminal cases. * Language in Society *
An enticing glimpse of a kaleidoscope of research and analytical possibility ... The joy of the book is that it transcends academia, the accessible style and bite-size case summaries give it the feel and pace of an engaging whodunnit that would be equally enjoyed by crime fiction fans. Personally, I hope the Wordcrime series will endure and eagerly anticipate the publication of a third volume. * BAAL Newsletter *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350029644
Author Dr John Olsson
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 362g