TY - BOOK AU - Kadric,Mira AU - Rennert,Sylvi AU - Schäffner,Christina TI - Diplomatic and political interpreting explained T2 - Translation practices explained SN - 9781000411379 U1 - 418.02 PY - 2022/// CY - London, New York PB - Routledge KW - Communication in international relations KW - Diplomacy KW - Translating KW - International relations KW - Translating and interpreting KW - Political aspects KW - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Translating & Interpreting KW - bisacsh KW - POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy N2 - The role of the interpreter at international meetings of politicians and diplomats is a critical one. This book examines the history of diplomacy and diplomatic interpreting as well as the rules and realities of modern diplomatic relations. Building on interviews with interpreters, diplomats and politicians, it examines language as a tool of diplomatic and political communication, the role of interpreters in diplomacy, and the different forms of interaction and communicative behaviour interpreters face and exhibit. The book covers the different ways in which interpreters manage information, expressivity, and interaction, and what diplomats think about it. Each chapter presents key concepts and definitions; examples from existing literature are combined with interviews conducted with professional interpreters as well as seasoned diplomats and politicians to illustrate their relevance in interpreting practice. With activities for group work and self-study, including analysis and discussion of real-life interpreted diplomatic or political events, this book offers a range of interpreting exercises that encourage students to apply the different strategies discussed in the book. Weaving together the voices of interpreters, diplomats, and politicians with a systematic look at the theory and practice of interpreting in diplomatic settings, this is not only an essential textbook for interpreting students and educators but will also be of interest to professional interpreters and students and scholars of politics and international relations. Additional resources are available on the Routledge Translation Studies Portal: http://routledgetranslationstudiesportal.com UR - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780367809898 ER -