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Interpreting the Peace
Kelly, M.; Baker, C.
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Description for Interpreting the Peace
Paperback. Analysing the issues of language that faced international forces carrying out peace operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s, this book examines how differences of language were an integral part of the conflicts in the country and in what way the multinational UN and NATO forces faced their own problems of communication and language support. Series: Palgrave Studies in Languages at War. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CB; CFB; CFP; GTJ; HBJD; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Analysing the issues of language that faced international forces carrying out peace operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s, this book examines how differences of language were an integral part of the conflicts in the country and in what way the multinational UN and NATO forces faced their own problems of communication and language support.
Analysing the issues of language that faced international forces carrying out peace operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s, this book examines how differences of language were an integral part of the conflicts in the country and in what way the multinational UN and NATO forces faced their own problems of communication and language support.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Palgrave Studies in Languages at War
Number of Pages
237
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349440252
SKU
V9781349440252
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99-15
About Kelly, M.; Baker, C.
Author Michael Kelly: Michael Kelly is Professor of French in the Modern Languages Department, University of Southampton, UK. His research interests include French culture and society and public policy on languages. Mike is Director of the UK Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies (Southampton), with a remit to support these subjects in higher education across the UK. His ... Read more
Reviews for Interpreting the Peace
'Language mediation for peacekeeping forces is an important field, but one that has hitherto attracted little academic scrutiny. This excellent and appealing book helps put that balance right.' - Translation Studies