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From the accusation of plagiarism in The Da Vinci Code, to the infamous hoaxer in the Yorkshire Ripper case, the use of linguistic evidence in court and the number of linguists called to act as expert witnesses in court trials has increased rapidly in the past fifteen years. An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics: Language in Evidence provides a timely and accessible introduction to this rapidly expanding subject.

Using knowledge and experience gained in legal settings – Malcolm Coulthard in his work as an expert witness and Alison Johnson in her work as a West Midlands police officer – the two authors combine an array of perspectives into a distinctly unified textbook, focusing throughout on evidence from real and often high profile cases including serial killer Harold Shipman, the Bridgewater Four and the Birmingham Six.

Divided into two sections, 'The Language of the Legal Process' and 'Language as Evidence', the book covers the key topics of the field. The first section looks at legal language, the structures of legal genres and the collection and testing of evidence from the initial police interview through to examination and cross-examination in the courtroom. The second section focuses on the role of the forensic linguist, the forensic phonetician and the document examiner, as well as examining in detail the linguistic investigation of authorship and plagiarism.

With research tasks, suggested reading and website references provided at the end of each chapter, An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics: Language in Evidence is the essential textbook for courses in forensic linguistics and language of the law.

Enlightening and thought-provoking, this volume considers the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian legal system with clarity and compassion. A definitive guide to the justice system, this account answers questions such as What is justice? How does the Australian legal system work? and How can a system that is so changeable and widely criticized be trusted? Written from the perspective of someone who has been on both sides of the bar, this informative handbook suggests that current legal approaches are contributing to Australia’s social problems and argues that there is an immediate need for change.

Ruiz wrote The Four Agreements as a response to what he saw in the world as "the domestication of the planet." In essence, this book is a response to how we live within the "Book of Law," which is Ruiz's term for the judgments we impose upon ourselves as a result of fear-based truths taught to us as children. Ruiz offers a solution to domestication, fearfulness, and judgment through his Four Agreements, which are principles that outline a wise, nonjudgmental, and peacefully persevering way of life.

The significance of this book cannot be underestimated, as evidenced by the fact that it spent more than 8 years on the New York Times bestseller list. Today, there are scores of groups that meet to discuss, dissect and practice the teachings of The Four Agreements. In addition, Ruiz and his sons continually travel and lecture on the principles outlined in the book. Ruiz has also made available an online Academy, which presents people with lectures, radio interviews, worksheets, forums, and a tool to track their progress.