Christopher Williams

The Impact of Plain Language on Legal English in the United Kingdom

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Produktbeschreibung

This volume offers insights into the ways in which plain language has influenced the language of the law in the United Kingdom, critically reflecting on its historical development and future directions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 326g
• ISBN-13: 9781032309224
• ISBN-10: 1032309229
• Artikelnr.: 70340899

Autorenporträt

Christopher Williams retired in 2018 as Full Professor of English at the Law Department of the University of Foggia after a university career of 44 years. His research has focused mainly on legal English, particularly with reference to plain language. He is chief editor of the journal ESP Across Cultures.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter One. Introduction Chapter Two. A history of plain language in the
legal sphere in the United Kingdom Chapter Three. The language of
legislation Chapter Four. The language of court judgments Chapter Five. The
language of online terms and conditions Chapter Six. Visualising the future