Ideology in the language of judges: how judges practice law, politics, and courtroom control
Auteur :
Philips, Susan U.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195113419
Date de publication :
4 juin 1998
Dimensions :
15,5 x 22,9 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
346 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Studying the language of judges in courtrooms, the author of this text demonstrates that they are not impartial arbiters of due process, but are influenced by their own political-ideological stance and interpretation of the law. The effect on their interaction with defendants is shown.