Interpreters as diplomats : a diplomatic history of the role of interpreters in world politics / Ruth A. Roland ; with an introduction by Jean Delisle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roland, Ruth A., 1922-

Series:

Perspectives on translation.

Perspectives on translation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations--Translating--History.

International relations.

World politics--Translating.

World politics.

Translating and interpreting--History.

Translating and interpreting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Translating world affairs.

Place of Publication:

Ottawa : University of Ottawa Press, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book looks at the role played throughout history by translators and interpreters in international relations. It considers how political linguistics function and have functioned throughout history. It fills a gap left by political historians, who seldom ask themselves in what language the political negotiations they describe were conducted.

Contents:

CONTENTS; Introduction; Preface; CHAPTER 1 The Linguist of Ancient and Medieval Days; CHAPTER 2 Europe and the New World, to 1919; CHAPTER 3 East-West Confrontation: China, Japan, India; CHAPTER 4 From Versailles (1919) to the United Nations; CHAPTER 5 Outstanding Interpreters; Works Cited; INDEX

Notes:

First published Jefferson, NC : McFarland & Co., 1982 under title: Translating world affairs.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780776616148

0776616145

OCLC:

181843567