Spoken Threats from Production to Perception

Spoken threats are a complex language crime that requires careful examination from different linguistic perspectives. This Element explores the perception of spoken threats and the differences between written and spoken threats, highlighting the dangers of assuming that the way someone sounds correlates with their intention to commit harm. It also promotes further research in the area to advance linguistic knowledge and understanding.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 74 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Spoken threats, a prevalent yet intricate language crime, warrant comprehensive exploration. While various linguistic perspectives have examined threatening language, limited research specifically addresses how individuals perceive spoken threats and infer traits like threat and intent from speakers' voices. Furthermore, there is a scarcity of linguistic studies comparing written and spoken threats. By delving into the analysis of threats conveyed through both written and spoken modalities, coupled with incorporating perceptual phonetic analysis into discussions on spoken threats, this Element aims to shed light on these under-researched domains. It underscores the risks of assuming that a person's sound correlates with their intention to cause harm, while also investigating potential issues in equating written and spoken threats. The primary objective of this Element is to advance linguistic knowledge and understanding regarding spoken threats, fostering further research in this critical area.

Spoken threats, a prevalent yet intricate language crime, warrant comprehensive exploration. While various linguistic perspectives have examined threatening language, limited research specifically addresses how individuals perceive spoken threats and infer traits like threat and intent from speakers' voices. Furthermore, there is a scarcity of linguistic studies comparing written and spoken threats. By delving into the analysis of threats conveyed through both written and spoken modalities, coupled with incorporating perceptual phonetic analysis into discussions on spoken threats, this Element aims to shed light on these under-researched domains. It underscores the risks of assuming that a person's sound correlates with their intention to cause harm, while also investigating potential issues in equating written and spoken threats. The primary objective of this Element is to advance linguistic knowledge and understanding regarding spoken threats, fostering further research in this critical area.

ISBN-13: 9781009293013