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Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters
Anna Mindess
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Description for Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters
Paperback. READING BETWEEN THE SIGNS provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood: American Deaf culture, and explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds. Num Pages: 333 pages. BIC Classification: CFB; CFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 227 x 25. Weight in Grams: 434.
In Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood - American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds.
Used in sign language interpreter training programs worldwide, Reading Between the Signs is a resource for students, working interpreters and other professionals. This important new edition retains practical techniques that enable interpreters to effectively communicate their clients' intent, while its timely discussion of the interpreter's role is broadened in a cultural context. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Murray Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
591g
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781941176023
SKU
V9781941176023
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99-50
About Anna Mindess
Anna Mindess has worked as a sign language interpreter in business, legal, educational, medical, video relay and performing arts settings for more than thirty years. A noted author, educator, consultant and trainer, she has presented lectures and workshops on cultural issues across the U.S. and internationally. She is co-creator, with Thomas K. Holcomb, of two DVDs: See What I Mean ... Read more
Reviews for Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters
A dazzling application of the tools of intercultural communication that illuminates Deaf and hearing cultures and their differences . . . This is a book for everyone interested in Deaf culture.
Harlan Lane, Author of The Mask of Benevolence Reading Between the Signs, Third Edition, adds a terrific new chapter about Deaf heart and the tradition of Deaf interpreters, ... Read more
Harlan Lane, Author of The Mask of Benevolence Reading Between the Signs, Third Edition, adds a terrific new chapter about Deaf heart and the tradition of Deaf interpreters, ... Read more