An accessible introduction to forensic linguistics and the linguistic methods they employ. Containing real-life examples, it shows that linguistic tools are invaluable in exploring legal language and language with legal consequences, and that lawyers are also language experts who exploit the 'normal' rules of language in ingenious ways.
Language, Society and Power provides an accessible introduction to the study of language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences the way we view society and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender.
Focusing on the exploration of proverbs related to money, the book critiques common ideologies and discourses surrounding financial matters. It aims to challenge existing beliefs and proposes the creation of new proverbs that promote financial equality and enhance human well-being, encouraging readers to rethink their relationship with money and its societal implications.