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Format: 1 online resource (389 p.)

ISBN: 9783110208320 , 9783110238570

Series Statement: Language, Power and Social Process [LPSP] , 22

Content: The book uses critical sociolinguistic analysis to examine the social consequences of courtroom talk. The focus of the study is the cross-examination of three Australian Aboriginal boys who were prosecution witnesses in the case of six police officers charged with their abduction. The analysis reveals how the language mechanisms allowed by courtroom rules of evidence serve to legitimize neocolonial control over Indigenous people. In the propositions and assertions made in cross-examination, and their adoption by judicial decision-makers, the three boys were constructed not as victims of police abuse, but rather in terms of difference, deviance and delinquency. This identity work addresses fundamental issues concerning what it means to be an Aboriginal young person, as well as constraints about how to perform or live this identity, and the rights to which Aboriginal people can lay claim, while legitimizing police control over their freedom of movement. Understanding this courtroom talk requires analysis of the sociopolitical and historical actions and structures within which the courtroom hearing was embedded. Through this analysis, the interrelatedness of structure, agency, constraint and change, which is central to critical sociolinguistics, becomes apparent. In its investigation of language ideologies that underpin courtroom talk, as well as the details of how language is used, and the social consequences of this talk, the book highlights the need for far-reaching changes to courtroom rules of evidence.

Note: Frontmatter -- , Contents -- , Part I: Aboriginal participation in the criminal -- , justice system -- , Chapter 1. Introduction -- , Chapter 2. Setting the theoretical scene -- , Chapter 3. The societal and institutional -- , struggle -- , Part II: Evidence given in unequivocal -- , terms? -- , Chapter 4. Features of Aboriginal English -- , communicative style -- , Chapter 5. Lexical strategies -- , Part III: Constructing the identities of the -- , witnesses -- , Chapter 6. Linguistic mechanisms for identity -- , construction -- , Chapter 7. Absolutely no regard whatsoever for law -- , and order: David -- , Chapter 8. More court appearances than some -- , solicitors: Albert -- , Chapter 9. Not a person to be overborne: -- , Barry -- , Part IV: Conclusions -- , Chapter 10. No fear of the police: closing the -- , Pinkenba case -- , Chapter 11. Developments since the Pinkenba -- , case -- , Chapter 12. The power of courtroom talk -- , Backmatter , Issued also in print. , Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. , In English.

In: DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1, De Gruyter, 9783110238570

In: DGBA Backlist Linguistics and Semiotics 2000-2014 (EN), De Gruyter, 9783110238457

In: DGBA Linguistics and Semiotics 2000 - 2014, De Gruyter, 9783110636970

In: De Gruyter Mouton Backlist 2000-2015, De Gruyter, 9783110742961

In: E-BOOK GESAMTPAKET / COMPLETE PACKAGE 2008, De Gruyter, 9783110212129

In: E-BOOK PACKAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGES TITLES 2008, De Gruyter, 9783110212136

In: E-BOOK PAKET LINGUISTIK UND LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT 2008, De Gruyter, 9783110209457

Additional Edition: ISBN 9783110204827

Language: English

Subjects: Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures

DOI: 10.1515/9783110208320

URL: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110208320

URL: https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9783110208320

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Format: 1 online resource (407p.)

ISBN: 9783110208320

Series Statement: Language, Power and Social Process [LPSP] ; 22

Note: Frontmatter -- , Contents -- , Part I: Aboriginal participation in the criminal justice system -- , Chapter 1. Introduction -- , Chapter 2. Setting the theoretical scene -- , Chapter 3. The societal and institutional struggle -- , Part II: Evidence given in unequivocal terms? -- , Chapter 4. Features of Aboriginal English communicative style -- , Chapter 5. Lexical strategies -- , Part III: Constructing the identities of the witnesses -- , Chapter 6. Linguistic mechanisms for identity construction -- , Chapter 7. Absolutely no regard whatsoever for law and order: David -- , Chapter 8. More court appearances than some solicitors: Albert -- , Chapter 9. Not a person to be overborne: Barry -- , Part IV: Conclusions -- , Chapter 10. No fear of the police: closing the Pinkenba case -- , Chapter 11. Developments since the Pinkenba case -- , Chapter 12. The power of courtroom talk -- , Backmatter , In English.

Additional Edition: ISBN 978-3-11-020482-7

Language: English

DOI: 10.1515/9783110208320

URL: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110208320

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Format: 1 online resource (412 p.)

Edition: 1st ed.

ISBN: 3-11-020483-5 , 1-283-42863-6 , 9786613428639 , 3-11-020832-6

Series Statement: Language, power and social process ; 22

Content: The book uses critical sociolinguistic analysis to examine the social consequences of courtroom talk. The focus of the study is the cross-examination of three Australian Aboriginal boys who were prosecution witnesses in the case of six police officers charged with their abduction. The analysis reveals how the language mechanisms allowed by courtroom rules of evidence serve to legitimize neocolonial control over Indigenous people. In the propositions and assertions made in cross-examination, and their adoption by judicial decision-makers, the three boys were constructed not as victims of police abuse, but rather in terms of difference, deviance and delinquency. This identity work addresses fundamental issues concerning what it means to be an Aboriginal young person, as well as constraints about how to perform or live this identity, and the rights to which Aboriginal people can lay claim, while legitimizing police control over their freedom of movement. Understanding this courtroom talk requires analysis of the sociopolitical and historical actions and structures within which the courtroom hearing was embedded. Through this analysis, the interrelatedness of structure, agency, constraint and change, which is central to critical sociolinguistics, becomes apparent. In its investigation of language ideologies that underpin courtroom talk, as well as the details of how language is used, and the social consequences of this talk, the book highlights the need for far-reaching changes to courtroom rules of evidence.

Note: Description based upon print version of record. , Setting the theoretical scene -- The societal and institutional struggle -- Features of Aboriginal English communicative style -- Lexical strategies -- Linguistic mechanisms for identity construction -- Absolutely no regard whatsoever for law and order : David -- More court appearances than some solicitors : Albert -- Not a person to be overborne: Barry -- No fear of the police : closing the Pinkenba case -- Developments since the Pinkenba case -- The power of courtroom talk. , Issued also in print. , English

Additional Edition: ISBN 3-11-026657-1

Additional Edition: ISBN 3-11-020482-7

Language: English

DOI: 10.1515/9783110208320