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Word Meaning and Legal Interpretation: An Introductory Guide

By: Publication details: United Kingdom; Palgrave Macmillan; 28 Feb 2014Description: 248 Pages; PaperbackISBN:
  • 9781137016140
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 340.14
Summary: This textbook offers a concise introduction to key concepts in the study of meaning and interpretation taken from linguistics, philosophy and the law. A range of actual cases that involve ordinary words, commonsense categories and problems of classification are explored and clearly explained for readers who want to learn more but lack the legal background. Word Meaning and Legal Interpretation: * provides a strong sense of the texture of legal problems * includes detailed summaries and analyses of cases from common law jurisdictions * equips the reader for more advanced studies in language and the law, legal theory and legal interpretation This is an ideal primer for language and law, forensic linguistics and applied linguistics students who wish to explore this fascinating field.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi In Store 340.14 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLC024991
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore In Store 340.14 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn PKLC017720
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This textbook offers a concise introduction to key concepts in the study of meaning and interpretation taken from linguistics, philosophy and the law. A range of actual cases that involve ordinary words, commonsense categories and problems of classification are explored and clearly explained for readers who want to learn more but lack the legal background. Word Meaning and Legal Interpretation: * provides a strong sense of the texture of legal problems * includes detailed summaries and analyses of cases from common law jurisdictions * equips the reader for more advanced studies in language and the law, legal theory and legal interpretation This is an ideal primer for language and law, forensic linguistics and applied linguistics students who wish to explore this fascinating field.

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