Sign Language Interpreting: Exploring Its Art and Science

by David A. Stewart, Jerome D. Schein, Brenda E. Cartwright

Sign Language Exploring Its Art and Science is a comprehensive exploration of the practice and research relating to sign language interpreting. A pleasant conversational style of writing is used to present the problems, the issues, and the options in this field as they are known today. The reader is taken on a journey from the early days of interpreting, to the professionalization of interpreters, to an examination of past and present models of interpreting. The business and ethical aspects of interpreting are discussed while focusing on current practice.

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 2003

Reviews

[Tamra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great read of a book. Almost good enough to just pick up and read, though I'm not sure why you'd want to unless you actually wanted to be an interpreter.

The one flaw is that it needs an updated version, now that the Code of Ethics has been re-done. You don't miss much, since the new Code of Professional Conduct is based off the same principles that the old Code of Ethics was. Reading the chapter was still helpful. But it could use some revising now that there's a new code.

Also, the list of interpreting certifications in the back is already outdated, but I'm not sure there's a way to stay on top of that. Seems like those change every 5 minutes.

[Ainsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a ton about the role, mechanics, dynamics and business of interpreting from this book. While I'm not yet sure (still) if interpreting is a right fit for me, I have a much better understanding of the profession. Like another reviewer said, you could *almost* pick this baby up for fun--but why would you unless you've already drunk the Kool-Aid?

A more recent update of research, trends and technology would make this 5 stars.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A more detailed manual. This book goes into depth on ethics and various interpreting models. I highly recommend.

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tons of information that I am sure will be on the test. Not supposed to be reading for the test but hey...