| Medical Interpreting and Cross-Cultural Communication Contributor(s): Angelelli, Claudia V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521066778 ISBN-13: 9780521066778 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $46.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: This book explores the role of medical interpreters who aid communication when doctors and patients speak different langauges. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Physician & Patient - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 610.1 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6" W x 9" (0.56 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Claudia Angelelli explores the role of medical interpreters, drawing on data from over 300 medical encounters as well as interviews with the interpreters. Bringing together literature from social theory, social psychology, and linguistic anthropology, this book will appeal to anyone concerned with the intricacies of medical interpreting, particularly researchers, communication specialists, policy makers, and practitioners. |
Contributor Bio(s): Angelelli, Claudia V.: - Claudia V. Angelelli is Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics at San Diego State University. |