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The Routledge Handbook of Conference Interpreting

Michaela Albl-Mikasa editor Elisabet Tiselius editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:30th Nov '21

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Providing comprehensive coverage of both current research and practice in conference interpreting, TheRoutledge Handbook of Conference Interpreting covers core areas and cutting-edge developments, which have sprung up due to the spread of modern technologies and global English.

Consisting of 40 chapters divided into seven parts—Fundamentals, Settings, Regions, Professional issues, Training and education, Research perspectives and Recent developments—the Handbook focuses on the key areas of conference interpreting. This volume is unique in its approach to the field of conference interpreting as it covers not only research and teaching practice but also practical issues of the profession on all continents.

Bringing together over 70 researchers in the field from all over the world and with an introduction by the editors, this is essential reading for all researchers, ​trainers, students and professionals of conference interpreting.

The Handbook of Conference Interpreting provides a comprehensive overview of the profession at a critical juncture. Leading researchers, trainers and practitioners explore conference interpreting across regions and settings, and from many angles, including ethics, training, theory and history. The clear, jargon-free style and breadth of subject matter make it essential reading for all those with an interest in this exciting profession.

Clare Donovan, Sorbonne Nouvelle University, France

This outstanding collection of contributions of every possible research scope on conference interpreting features many breathtaking chapters by most of the world's top researchers in the field. The editors chose, compiled and curated a book with an updated and comprehensive overview of this research domain that will soon become the first reference in this decade and possibly beyond.

Ricardo Munoz Martin, University of Bologna, Italy

ISBN: 9780367277895

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1300g

592 pages