"John Olsson's Forensic Linguistics breaks new ground in forensic linguistics in measured but definite steps. The strengths of Olsson's contribution to the field, and what makes this serve as a useful introductory text, is the depth of examples provided to the student, the detail of cases provided for analysis, the practical analysis suggested in the form of exercises, and the straightforward organization of the text. Professional linguists and students alike will profit from a careful reading and lively discussion of Olsson's work." - Professor Gerald McMenamin, Department of Linguistics, California State University, Fresno

First published in 2004, John Olsson's practical introduction to Forensic Linguistics has become required reading for courses on this new and expanding branch of applied linguistics. This second edition has been revised and updated throughout, and includes new chapters on language in the justice system, forensic transcription, and expanded information on forensic phonetics. The book includes an appendix of forensic texts for student study, exercises and suggestions for further reading.

This unique, hands-on introduction to Forensic Linguistics, based on Olsson's extensive experience as a practising forensic linguist, is essential reading for students, and researchers encountering this branch of applied linguistics for the first time.