Interpreter-mediated Police Interviews A Discourse-Pragmatic Approach
Description
This book shows how participation of interpreters as mediators changes the dynamics of police interviews, particularly with regard to power struggles and competing versions of events. The analysis of interaction offers insights into language in the legal process.
Keywords
Language Arts & DisciplinesLinguisticsSocial ScienceCriminologyLawTranslating & InterpretingCriminal LawCommunication StudiesSociolinguisticsHistorical & Comparative
2014Book
Author(s)I. Nakane
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230355149
LanguageEnglish
