Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters - Softcover

Mindess, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931930260 ISBN 13: 9781931930260

Publisher: Intercultural Press, 2006

Synopsis

'A dazzling application of the tools of intercultural communication to illuminating Deaf and hearing cultures and their differences . This is a book for everyone interested in Deaf culture.' - Harlan Lane, author of When the Mind Hears and The Mask of Benevolence 'BRAVO! The book is outstanding - well written, informative, and desperately needed in our field!' - Jan Humphrey, Ed. D. Certified Interpreter, Interpreter Educator and author of So You Want to Be an Interpreter? 'A must-read! An enlightening book a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture.' - Eileen Forestal, Professor, ASL Studies and Interpreting Training, Union County College

About this title

About the Author

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 and A Sign of Respect.

Edition details

• Publisher: Intercultural Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931930260
• ISBN 13: 9781931930260
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 252