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.

Author/creator Mindess, Anna
Format Electronic
EditionThird edition.
Publication InfoBoston : Intercultural Press, A Nicholas Brealey Publishing Company, 2014.
Descriptionxvi, 333 pages ; 23 cm
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Abstract "In Reading between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a new perspective on a poorly understood culture, American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implication of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds. This new, third edition of her classic and best-selling text covers several new topics of great interest to activists and interpreters, including teaming with Deaf interpreters and cultivating a "Deaf heart." It is used in Deaf studies courses and interpreter training programs worldwide.Anna Mindess has been a Sign Language interpreter for more than thirty years. She lives in Berkeley, California. "-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract "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"-- Provided by publisher.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014020992
ISBN9781941176023 (paperback)

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