Ideology, Ethics and Policy Development in Public Service Interpreting and Translation

This formidable collection is a significant contribution to research and teaching. New ground is explored as the authors focus on the interconnections between the concepts of ethics and ideology, as well as the far-reaching implications for policy development within the social and political contexts in which it is embedded. Truly a compelling and engaging volume.

* Laurie Swabey, St. Catherine University, USA *

Revealing the imbrication of ideological and ethical issues in PSI, this book presents an enlightening collection of articles that offer new insights into the conceptualization and understanding of public service interpreting policies, the contexts in which these are implemented and resulting practices.

* Carmen Toledano Buendía, Universidad de La Laguna, Spain *

Ideology, Ethics and Policy Development in Public Service Interpreting and Translation is a wonderful contribution to Interpreting Studies, because it brings together the world of academia (current research exploring ideological, policy-making and ethical issues) and voices from the field, thus consolidating theory and practice.

* Ineke Crezee, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand *

[This book] is well edited, thought provoking and praiseworthy. With new perspectives on the intricate relationship between ideology and ethics, as well as the far-reaching implications on ethical training and policy development within social and political contexts, it will spark further discussion and perhaps constructive exchanges among scholars of translation and interpreting studies, service providers and public policy makers.

-- Liu Jinhui and Wen Jun, Beihang University, China * FORUM 17:2 *

This volume is richly rewarding - if demanding - reading, on areas and issues that are imperative for interpreters to understand, and a call to arms to be more alert to the wider social and ideological forces impacting on our profession.

-- Uldis Ozolins, University of Western Sydney, Australia * Interpreting 20:2 *

This timely volume sheds light on the relevance of translation in mediation and its implications in policy making in public services. Not only does it offer an overview of the theoretical backgrounds which help draft further research; but it effectively shows what are the main benefits from achieving societal impacts through translation and interpreting practices.

-- Javier Moreno-Rivero, University of California, USA * JoSTrans, Issue