New Frontiers in Forensic Linguistics - Themes and Perspectives in Language and Law (Paperback)

The field of forensic linguistics is a niche area that has not enjoyed much participation from the African continent. The theme of language and the law in this book is one that straddles two important aspects of the legal history of South Africa in particular, and how it has impacted on the country’s legal and education systems. The declaration, by the United Nations, of 2019 as ‘The International Year of Indigenous Languages’ is opportune, not only for the launch of this book, but for what its research content tells us of the strides taken in ensuring access to justice for all citizens of the world in a language they understand.

The contributions by authors in this book tell the story of many African citizens, and those hailing from beyond our borders, who straddle the challenges of linguistic and legal pluralism in courtrooms across their respective countries. It is our hope that the contributions made in this book will assist in ensuring human rights become a reality for global citizens where indigenous voices have not been heard; and that these citizens will be free to give their testimonies in a language of their choice, and that they may be heard and understood.

General

Imprint:	Uwc Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	June 2019
Editors:	Monwabisi K. Ralarala • Kaschula Georgina Heydon • Russell H. Kaschula
Dimensions:	245 x 175 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	350
ISBN-13:	978-1-928480-16-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Forensic science
LSN:	1-928480-16-0
Barcode:	9781928480167

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