How Long to Read The Language of Murder Cases

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of Murder Cases?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 59 minutes to read The Language of Murder Cases by Roger W. Shuy

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Language of Murder Cases describes fifteen court cases for which Roger Shuy served as an expert language witness, and explains the issues at stake in those cases for lawyers and linguists. Investigations and trials in murder cases are guided by the important legal terms describing the mental states of defendants-their intentionality, predisposition, and voluntariness. Unfortunately, statutes and dictionaries can provide only loose definitions of these terms, largely because mental states are virtually impossible to define. Their meaning, therefore, must be adduced either by inferences and...

How long is The Language of Murder Cases?

The Language of Murder Cases by Roger W. Shuy is 289 pages long, and a total of 74,851 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of Murder Cases Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read The Language of Murder Cases aloud.

What Reading Level is The Language of Murder Cases?

The Language of Murder Cases is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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