Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters | 
 enlarge | Authors: Anna Mindess, Thomas K. Holcomb, Daniel Langholtz, Priscilla Poynor Moyers
Publisher: Intercultural Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 259
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 1877864730
Dewey Decimal Number: 419
EAN: 9781877864735
ASIN: 1877864730
Publication Date: July 1999
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A ground-breaking book for sign language interpreters. It addresses the implications of cultural differences between the Deaf and Hearing worlds. Written in collaboration with three distinguished Deaf leaders.
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Excellent service March 28, 2008
I received the book promptly and it is in wonderful condition. No complaints, would do business again.
Reading between the signs March 17, 2008
I really enjoyed Anna Mindess's book Reading between the signs. I thought it was very informative and had read it once before when I first started taking ASL and didn't really understand it all that much but as of now I've been taking ASL for almost two years and have a better understanding and appreciatition for the Deaf and it's culture and the difference between the Deaf and the hearing world. What a great book for people who are just starting to take ASL and want to be come active in the Deaf community and one day maybe persue a career with it
The Cultural Depth of this book is its True Gem! July 11, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book entitled "Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters (2nd edition)" is the most indepth study of cultural mediation that I have ever seen. Anna Mindness does a wonderjul job of helping an interpreter to see where communication barriers exist, and then explain how to bridge those gaps. Why are cultures different? What is cultural mediation? How do you convey a message between conflicting cultures? What tools can effective interpreters use to empower the clients we serve toward better communication when obstacles exist? After reading this book, I found myself making adjustments in interpreting, and was able to see positive results in terms of faithfully communicating source language messages to the recipients. If one reads this book, and applies the principles learned toward their work, it will assist in making them a better interpreter, and ultimately a better communicator between cultures. I highly recommend this book to others and express my thanks to the author for putting the elements of intercultural communication together in one great volume.
a signing book w/o signs November 9, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
i guess i expected this book to have pictures of signing for some reason...i don't know, but once i started to read it i saw how informative it is. i like the book a lot and i believe that Anna Mindess knows what she's writing about. if you want to understand the deaf culture more and are determined to become an interpreter, i think this book is essential.
Comparing American Hearing Culture with Deaf Culture February 16, 2005
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
In order to understand deaf culture, you need to understand what is standard American culture and then see how it contrasts with deaf culture. Anna Mindess does an excellent job of comparing and contrasting these cultures, with references to cultures from all over the world. She includes insights from respected Deaf members. This is an easy read, not a difficult textbook. I read this with many lightbulbs going "aha". She delves into values, presentation styles, and politeness in both worlds. She provides scenarios with cross cultural perspectives in the doctors' office and the job interview. I have a new understanding of myself as a hearing American and a new appreciation for the cross cultural obstacles that deaf people must face.
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