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OverviewIn this volume the author examines verbal constructions in prescriptive legal texts written in English. Modal auxiliaries such as shall, may and must are analysed, as well as indicative tenses such as the present simple, and also non-finite constructions such as the -ing form and -ed participles. Resultsare based on specially complied copora of prescriptive texts coming from a wide range of English-speaking countries and also international organizations such as the European Union and the UN. The author also analysis the nature, extent and impact of the calls for change in legal language coming from the Plain Language Movement. Although legal language tends to be depicted as being highly conservative and unchanging, the author shows that in certain parts of the English-speaking world a minor revolution would appear to be taking place, while in other parts there is greater resistanceto change. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Williams , Maurizio Gott , Professor Maurizio Gotti (Macquarie University Australia University of Malaya Malaysia)Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc Edition: illustrated edition Volume: 20 ISBN: 9780820471662ISBN 10: 0820471666 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 01 January 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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