Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters (3rd Edition)

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Book Description

Anna Mindess offers a viewpoint on the American Deaf culture in the third edition (PDF) of her book, Reading Between the Signs. This is a culture that is not well recognized by the general public. Mindess investigates the ramifications of cultural differences at the interface of the hearing and deaf worlds, with the assistance of three well regarded Deaf consultants who worked on the project.

Reading Between the Signs is a resource that is useful for working interpreters, students of all levels, and other professionals. It is utilized in sign language interpreter training programs all around the world. This significant new third edition keeps the practical strategies that enable interpreters to effectively transmit the intent of their clients, while at the same time expanding the topic of the role of the interpreter in a cultural context.

NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION:

New chapters investigate the shifting dynamics of the interpreting industry and talk about the ideas of deafhood and a deaf heart.
This investigation of the use of sign language interpreters shows respect for the profession of sign language interpretation, describes many methodologies, and demonstrates the value of working together.