Interpreting and the Politics of Recognition

Interpreting and the Politics of Recognition investigates the historical, ethical and professional dimensions of, arguably, most widespread form of intercultural communication. Covering key topics from colonialism to representation, ethics and power, it looks at the different linguistic modalities (signed and spoken) used within communities to investigate equality of citizens. This volume will be of interest to practicing interpreters, researchers and advanced students in the areas of Interpreting Studies, Translation Studies, Linguistics and Communication Studies.