Linguistic forensics

Linguistic forensics

Country:
USA

Source:
Language detectives literally read between the lines
By FRANK ELTMAN
Associated Press Writer
April 30, 2006, 8:37 AM EDT
Copyright 2006 Newsday Inc.

Story:
A very short article on how linguistic forensics is becoming even more important in fighting crime in the digital age, including internet crime.

Facts:
- linguistic forensics (L.F.) was employed in the Unabomber case.

Language Issues:
- language has always been regarded as a very special characteristic of human beings. Is this proof that language is unique for each of us?.

Comments:
- how can language be used to protect identity now that identity theft has become a modern day curse?

Bottom-Line:
Do businesses consider the language they use?