Multimodal Conduct in the Law: Language, Gesture and Materiality in Legal Interaction

ISBN-13: 9781108402866 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 260 str.

Gregory Matoesian; Kristin Enola Gilbert

Opis

The first in-depth study to integrate the study of legal language with analysis of multimodal communication.

Recenzje

'… this book compellingly re-examines what we mean when we talk about 'language and law' and effectively debunks the myth that law is only about words. It provides a fascinating steppingstone for future work in courtroom discourse.' Ana-Maria Jerca, The LINGUIST

Spis treści

Acknowledgements; List of transcription conventions; Introduction; 1. Multimodal conduct: what is it?; 2. Co-constructing expert identity; 3. The transformation of evidence into precedent; 4. Negotiating intertextuality; 5. Motives and accusations; 6. Nailing down an answer; 7. Exhibits, tapes, and inconsistency; 8. Material mediated gestures; 9. Rhythmic gestures and semanticity; 10. Conclusion; References; Index.