Description
Plagiarism and Forensic Linguistics
Book Summary
This work offers a rigorous approach to plagiarism from the perspective of forensic linguistics, a key discipline for analyzing and proving the authorship of texts. Mireia Hernández Esteban unravels the complex relationship between textual coincidence and originality, demonstrating that the traditional definition of plagiarism is insufficient when faced with real-world case studies. The book provides conceptual and methodological tools to identify illicit similarities, evaluate the originality of a work, and understand the linguistic criteria that determine the existence of plagiarism. An essential read for those who need solid foundations at the intersection of law, language, and professional ethics.
What is it about?
The work addresses plagiarism as a linguistic and legal phenomenon much more complex than the academic definition suggests. Based on the premise that textual coincidence does not automatically equate to plagiarism, the book explores how forensic linguistics allows for the distinction between fortuitous similarities, legitimate citations, and substantial copying. It analyzes the criteria that determine the originality of a text, techniques for the comparative analysis of documents, and linguistic indicators that can reveal misappropriation. The author examines practical cases and develops a methodological framework for evaluating authorship, offering an interdisciplinary approach that connects linguistic theory with forensic and legal practice.
Main Topics
- Definition and typology of plagiarism from a linguistic and legal perspective.
- Foundations of forensic linguistics applied to authorship analysis.
- Criteria for originality and the protection of intellectual work.
- Methodology for the identification of illicit textual coincidences.
- Relationship between professional ethics and academic integrity in textual production.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at legal professionals, forensic linguists, judicial experts, academics, and researchers interested in text authorship and intellectual property. It is also useful for students of linguistics, criminology, and legal sciences who seek a deep understanding of plagiarism as a complex phenomenon. Likewise, it may interest editors, proofreaders, and any professional who works with texts and needs solid criteria to evaluate originality and detect possible misappropriations.
What this book provides
- A theoretical and practical framework for distinguishing between legitimate textual coincidence and plagiarism.
- Methodological tools based on forensic linguistics for authorship analysis.
- Keys to understanding the criteria of originality that determine the protection of a work.
- An interdisciplinary perspective that integrates linguistics, law, and professional ethics.
- Conceptual resources to address complex cases of alleged plagiarism with analytical rigor.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Hernández Esteban, Mireia
- Publisher: J.M. Bosch Editor
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Linguistics, Legal Ethics and Professional Deontology
- Collection: Fondo
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2022
- Number of pages: 180
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial Review
This work fills a significant gap in specialized literature by addressing plagiarism from the perspective of forensic linguistics, a growing discipline with increasingly demanded practical applications. The author offers a rigorous approach that goes beyond simplistic definitions, providing analytical tools useful for both the academic and expert spheres. The book is especially valuable for those who need technical foundations to evaluate textual originality and distinguish between innocent similarities and illicit misappropriations. It is recommended for professionals seeking solid criteria in an area where subjectivity and ambiguity are frequent.