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Reading between the signs : intercultural communication for sign language interpreters /

Mindess, Anna.

Reading between the signs : intercultural communication for sign language interpreters / Anna Mindess ; with Thomas K. Holcomb, Daniel Langholtz, and Priscilla Moyers ; foreword by Sharon Neumann Solow. - Third edition. - xvi, 333 pages ; 23 cm

"An essential and invaluable tool for sign language interpreters, students, and everyone wishing to understand American Deaf culture. Reading Between the Signs, Third Edition provides a new perspective on American Deaf culture. With collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds. Previous editions of Reading Between the Signs have been used in interpreter training programs worldwide. New material includes a section on legal interpreting and the emerging area of hearing interpreters teaming with Deaf interpreters"--

9781941176023 (paperback)

2014020992


Interpreters for the deaf--United States.
Communication and culture--United States.
Intercultural communication--United States.
Deaf--Means of communication--United States.
American Sign Language.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Sign Language.
EDUCATION / Special Education / Physical Disabilities.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Hearing & Speech.

HV2402 / .M56 2014

419/.70802

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