This book analyzes the complex interplay between gesture, speech and other modal resources (e.g., gaze, facial expression, motion) during the presentation of evidence and interpretation of testimony in court. By analyzing recordings of a well-known rape trial, the authors reveal how multimodal oratory contributes to forensic linguistics and gesture studies, and how it helps understand recent policy recommendations for reforming the rape trial.
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Multimodal Oratory in Legal Performance

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ISBN
9783111025827
Published
2024
Edition
1. edition
Publisher
De Gruyter
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok