The Community Interpreter®: An International Textbook
- ISBN-10
- 0982316674
- ISBN-13
- 9780982316672
- Category
- Public service interpreting
- Pages
- 453
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-07-03
- Authors
- Katharine Allen, Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, Denis Socarras-Estrada
Description
This work is the definitive international textbook for community interpreting, with a special focus on medical interpreting. Intended for use in universities, colleges and basic training programs, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the profession. The core audience is interpreters and their trainers and educators. While the emphasis is on medical, educational and social services interpreting, legal and faith-based interpreting are also addressed.
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