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Book Synopsis: Since many legal disputes are battles over the meaning of a statute, contract, testimony, or the Constitution, judges must interpret language in order to decide why one proposed meaning overrides another. And in making their decisions about meaning appear authoritative and fair, judges often write about the nature of linguistic interpretation. In the first book to examine the linguistic analysis of law, Lawrence M. Solan shows that judges sometimes inaccurately portray the way we use language, creating inconsistencies in their decisions and threatening the fairness of the judicial system. Solan uses a wealth of examples to illustrate the way linguistics enters the process of judicial decision making: a death penalty case that the Supreme Court decided by analyzing the use of adjectives in a jury instruction; criminal cases whose outcomes depend on the Supreme Court’s analysis of the relationship between adverbs and prepositional phrases; and cases focused on the meaning of certain words in the Constitution. Solan finds that judges often describe our use of language poorly because there is no clear relationship between the principles of linguistics and the jurisprudential goals that the judge wishes to promote. A major contribution to the growing interdisciplinary scholarship on law and its social and cultural context, Solan’s lucid, engaging book is equally accessible to linguists, lawyers, philosophers, anthropologists, literary theorists, and political scientists.
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The Language of Judges (Chicago Series in Law and Society) is a groundbreaking book that explores the fascinating world of linguistic analysis in law. In this thought-provoking read, Lawrence M. Solan sheds light on how judges interpret language to make fair and authoritative decisions. By showcasing real-life examples, Solan exposes the inconsistencies in the judicial system caused by judges' inaccurate portrayal of language usage. With its interdisciplinary approach, this book is a must-read for linguists, lawyers, philosophers, and anyone interested in the intersection of law and society.
Discover how the Supreme Court analyzed the use of adjectives in a jury instruction in a death penalty case. Uncover the intricate relationship between adverbs and prepositional phrases in criminal cases that have far-reaching consequences. Delve into the interpretation of key words in the Constitution that shape our legal landscape. The Language of Judges unravels these complex linguistic puzzles, revealing the flaws in judges' understanding of language and the impact on the fairness of their decisions.
Lawrence M. Solan's insightful book is a major contribution to the interdisciplinary scholarship on law and its social and cultural context. Its clear and engaging style makes it accessible to a wide range of readers, including linguists, lawyers, philosophers, anthropologists, literary theorists, and political scientists. Expand your knowledge and dive into the captivating world of linguistic analysis in law with The Language of Judges (Chicago Series in Law and Society).
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