Communication, Interpreting and Language in Wartime: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Laugesen, Amanda; Gehrmann, Richard

This edited book provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the topics of translation and cross-cultural communication in times of war and conflict. It examines the historical and contemporary experiences of interpreters in war and in war crimes trials, as well as considering policy issues in communication difficulties in war-related contexts. The range of perspectives incorporated in this volume will appeal to scholars, practitioners and policy-makers, particularly in the fields of translating and interpreting, conflict and war studies, and military history.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2020-10-29

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030270391

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-27037-7

Dimensions: 210.0cm x148.0cm

Pages: 269.0