Routledge Handbook of Interpreting

<p><em>The Routledge Handbook of Interpreting</em> provides a comprehensive survey of the field of interpreting for a global readership. The handbook includes an introduction and twenty-seven chapters by contributors who are experts involved in the interpreting profession and leading academics in their area.</p><p>The four sections cover:</p><ul> <ul> <p> </p> <li>The history and evolution of interpreting;</li> <p> </p> <li>The core areas of interpreting studies from conference interpreting to transcription and interpreting in conflict zones to voiceover;</li> <p> </p> <li>Current issues and debates from ethics and the role of the interpreter to the impact of globalization;</li> <p> </p> <li>A look to the future. </li> </ul> </ul><p>Suggestions for further reading are provided with every chapter. </p><p><i>The Routledge Handbook of Interpreting </i>is an essential purchase for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of interpreting studies. Professionals working in interpreting or those looking to work in the field will also find this book invaluable.</p>