Now in its third edition, this practical introduction to forensic linguistics is required reading for students of language and the law. It includes:new chapters on identifying forensic texts and important interactional aspects of the language used in legal contextsan additional chapter on forensic phonetics by Harry Hollien, a world renowned forensic phoneticianan appendix of forensic texts for student study, and even more exercises and suggestions for further reading...

Now in its fourth edition, this practical introduction to forensic linguistics combines critical theoretical discussion with workplace application. This updated version reflects digital developments in areas such a forensic phonetics, artificial intelligence, and cybercrime, and includes more recent case studies and texts. Student exercises also reflect topics of current, global interest.This new edition is fully updated and revised throughout and includes:-...