"Gao uses the case of conference interpreting at the Summer Davos Forum in China to systematically reveal the ways in which ideology and linguistic 're-engineering' can lead to discourse reconstruction. Translation and interpreting can never be wholly neutral practices in 'multi-voiced' transnational communication. Gao employs an innovative methodological synthesis to examine in depth a range of elements surrounding interpreters' ideological positioning. These include analysing the appraisal patterns of the source and ...
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"Gao uses the case of conference interpreting at the Summer Davos Forum in China to systematically reveal the ways in which ideology and linguistic 're-engineering' can lead to discourse reconstruction. Translation and interpreting can never be wholly neutral practices in 'multi-voiced' transnational communication. Gao employs an innovative methodological synthesis to examine in depth a range of elements surrounding interpreters' ideological positioning. These include analysing the appraisal patterns of the source and target texts, identifying 'us'-and-'them' discourse structures, investigating interpreters' cognitions, and examining the cross-modal means by which interpreters render paralanguage. Collectively, they bridge the gap between socio-political and ideological concerns on the one hand, and practical questions of discourse reconstruction in cross-language/cultural events on the other, offering a panoramic perspective. An invaluable read for scholars in translation and interpreting studies, particularly those with an interest in political discourse or the International Relations context"--
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 178 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white. Routledge Advances in Translation and Interpreting Studies. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.