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

Mindess, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 194117602X ISBN 13: 9781941176023

Publisher: John Murray Business, 2014

Synopsis

In this new third edition of 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 consumers intent, while its timely discussion of the interpreter's role is broadened in a cultural context. NEW TO THIS EDITION A new chapter explores the changing landscape of the interpreting field and discusses the concepts of Deafhood and Deaf heart. A new examination of the use of Deaf interpreters pays respect to our roots, details specific techniques and describes the benefits of working together.

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Review

'Essential reading for anyone working with Deaf people or seeking a greater understanding of communication between Deaf and hearing culture.' --Ai-Media

'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

'A terrific new chapter, and includes the reflections of several Deaf interpreters detailing the ways we use cultural adjustments for more effective communication.' --Linda Bove, certified Deaf interpreter, consultant

'A must-read! An enlightening book... a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture.' --Eileen Forestal, Prefessor, ASL Studies/Interpreting Training, Union County College

A terrific new chapter, and includes the reflections of several Deaf interpreters detailing the ways we use cultural adjustments for more effective communication --Linda Bove, certified Deaf interpreter, consultant

A must-read! An enlightening book... a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture. --Eileen Forestal, Prefessor, ASL Studies/Interpreting Training, Union County College

A terrific new chapter, and includes the reflections of several Deaf interpreters detailing the ways we use cultural adjustments for more effective communication --Linda Bove, certified Deaf interpreter, consultant

A must-read! An enlightening book... a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture. --Eileen Forestal, Prefessor, ASL Studies/Interpreting Training, Union County College

A terrific new chapter, and includes the reflections of several Deaf interpreters detailing the ways we use cultural adjustments for more effective communication --Linda Bove, certified Deaf interpreter, consultant

A must-read! An enlightening book... a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture. --Eileen Forestal, Prefessor, ASL Studies/Interpreting Training, Union County College

Book Description

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Murray Business
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 194117602X
• ISBN 13: 9781941176023
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 312