Languages in the Crossfire: Interpreters in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)

This book explores the crucial role of interpreters during the Spanish Civil War by examining their historical experiences, challenges, and contributions to communication across different settings. It highlights the diverse backgrounds and experiences of interpreters, including women, and emphasizes the ethical dilemmas they faced in their work. The book offers valuable insights into the work of interpreters in contemporary international conflicts and their role in promoting better understanding and cooperation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound significance of interpreters during the Spanish Civil War, providing a historical overview of their indispensable role in navigating the complex linguistic, cultural, and ethical challenges of wartime communication. Through a meticulous exploration of archives, interpreters' memoirs, and firsthand accounts from their children, the volume extends beyond traditional historiographic accounts to showcase the indispensable nature of interpreters' work in facilitating communication across a diverse range of settings, including the frontlines, hospitals, interrogations, detention camps, and propaganda.

The book offers a rich tapestry of individual and collective portraits, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of these interpreters, particularly the remarkable contributions of women who served as interpreters during the conflict. By delving into the experiences of these interpreters, Baigorri-Jalón sheds light on the ethical dilemmas they faced, drawing valuable lessons from the past that are still relevant in contemporary international conflicts.

This volume, the inaugural entry in the Routledge Research on Translation and Interpreting History series, holds immense appeal to scholars and enthusiasts in the fields of translation and interpreting studies. It particularly resonates with those who are interested in historical and sociological approaches, as well as in the rich scholarship surrounding the Spanish Civil War.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032013671