Description
Book SynopsisThe Interpreter’s Resource provides a comprehensive overview of interpreting at the start of the twenty first century. As well as explaining the different types of interpreting and their uses, it contains a number of Codes of Ethics, information on Community Interpreting around the world and detailed coverage of international organisations, which employ interpreters.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Preface
1. A Brief History of Interpreting
2. The Different Types of Interpreting
3. Hints for Speakers at Conferences
4. Community, Court and Medical Interpreting
5. Ethics
6. The European Union
7. War and Peace
8. The United Nations
9. Other International Organizations
10. Interpreters’ Associations
Bibliography
Internet Sites
Appendix
Regional Maps of the World
Index
