Language Crimes
tells the story of some of the remarkable criminal court cases in which Roger Shuy has served as a consultant or expert witness. These intriguing cases show how linguistic analysis can help the courts unravel the ambiguities of taped conversations used in evidence.Preface: New Directions.
1. Misconceptions about Language in Law Cases.
2. Bribery.
3. Offering Bribes.
4. Agreeing.
5. Threatening.
6. Admitting.
7. Telling the Truth Versus Perjury.
8. Promising.
9. Asking Questions.
10. On Testifying.
Roger Shuy's book explores some of the most fascinating trials in recent times. His use of linguistic analysis in hearings that involve crimes of language is stunningly creative and makes for gripping reading.
Elizabeth Loftus, University of Washington Dr Roger Shuy's Language Crimes is an important book. Through the use of materials taken from a series of actual criminal prosecutions, Shuy amply shows the value of sophisticated linguistics analysis for the proper interpretations of oral conversations recorded on electronic tape. Shuy's book, too, is easily read by those without a technical background in linguistics, as he keeps his use of professional jargon to the minimum. As such, Language Crimes should be read - and studied - by all those involved in investigating, prosecuting, defending, and judging in the administration of justice. G. Robert Blakey, The Notre Dame Law School
Language Crimes is a clear and lively exposition of one linguist's important work in bringing the knowledge and skills developed by linguistics into the courtroom, where (as he demonstrates) they are badly needed. Robin Lakoff, University l³Ž
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