The Language of Lies, 9781529959642
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Unlock the secrets hidden in language, reveal the liars around you.

The Language of Lies

How to uncover the liar in your life

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  • Paperback

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    2 March 2026

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Summary

How can you tell if someone is lying to you? Is it possible to separate the truth from lies in what people say? And when should you trust what you hear?

Everyone lies. We lie to our family, friends, colleagues and strangers. But some lies are extremely damaging. They can destroy relationships, ruin lives and create distrust and discord. These lies need to be detected. And they can be, if we know how to listen out for them.

Forensic linguist Dr Kirsty King knows that, as convin…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529959642
ISBN-10:1529959640
Author:Kirsty King
Publisher:Cornerstone
Imprint:Cornerstone Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:2 March 2026
Weight:241g
Dimensions:216mm x 134mm x 17mm
About The Author

Kirsty King

Dr. Kirsty King is a lecturer in communication at University College London. She holds a PhD in Linguistics (University of London) and an Advanced Diploma in Forensic Linguistics, and has lectured in linguistics for over 20 years at the University of London. She is a member of the International Association of Forensic Linguists and a committee member of the Anthropology and Language Committee of the Royal Anthropological Institute. She lives in London. This is her first book.

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