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The Language of Defendants in the 17 th -Century English Courtroom

- A Socio-Pragmatic Analysis of the Prisoners' Interactional Role and Representation

About The Language of Defendants in the 17 th -Century English Courtroom

Analyses defence system in 17th-century English courtroom and sees how defendants attempted to construct their discourse identity and articulate their defence in arraignment section and in evidence phase of trial. This book draws on a variety of trial texts: from high treason to religious subversion, from murder to felony and misdemeanour.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783034311106
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 238
  • Published:
  • March 29, 2012
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 210x150x19 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 316 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 16, 2025

Description of The Language of Defendants in the 17 th -Century English Courtroom

Analyses defence system in 17th-century English courtroom and sees how defendants attempted to construct their discourse identity and articulate their defence in arraignment section and in evidence phase of trial. This book draws on a variety of trial texts: from high treason to religious subversion, from murder to felony and misdemeanour.

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