The Language of Deception: A Discourse Analytical Study

by Dariusz Galasinski

Overview

Dariusz Galasinski employs a discourse analytical approach to the study of deception in The Language of Deception. The book focuses on the deceptive messages themselves — how language is used to deceive others and what kinds of linguistic devices are used.

Galasinski develops a theory of deception based on his extensive study of debates and interviews of American and British politicians. Actual exchanges such as one in which a politician is asked the same question 14 times and evades it 14 times provide fascinating insight into deceptive linguistic practices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761909156
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/08/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	155
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

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