Deceptive ambiguity by police and prosecutors / Roger W. Shuy.
| Author/creator | Shuy, Roger W. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017] |
| Description | 262 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Oxford studies in language and law Oxford studies in language and law. ^A1325080 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Power, ambiguity, and deception -- Police interviewers use deceptive ambiguity -- Prosecutors use deceptive ambiguity -- Undercover agents use deceptive ambiguity -- Cooperating witnesses use deceptive ambiguity -- Complainants use deceptive ambiguity -- Deceptive ambiguity in the language elements -- The effects, frequency, and power of the government's uses of deceptive ambiguity in criminal investigations. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Shuy, Roger W., author. Deceptive ambiguity by police and prosecutors New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017] 9780190669904 |
| LCCN | 2017033340 |
| ISBN | 9780190669898 hardcover alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 0190669896 hardcover alkaline paper |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV8073.3 .S565 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |