The Language of Deception

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Dariusz Galasinski - University of Wolverhampton, UK

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Discourse Analysis | Speech Communication (General)

May 2000 | 155 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

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Contents

This book employs a discourse analytical approach to the study of deception. It focuses on the deceptive messages themselves - how language is used to deceive others and what kinds of linguistic devices are used. The author develops a theory of deception based on his study of debates and interviews of American and British politicians.

The Natural Way of Being

What Is Deception?

How People Deceive

Deceptiveness of Evasion

Metadiscursive Deception

Conversation for Misrepresentation

Pragmatics of Deception

Conclusions

A Linguist's Look beyond Language

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