Interpreters vs Machines

<p>From tech giants to plucky startups the world is full of companies boasting that they are on their way to replacing human interpreters but are they right? <i>Interpreters vs Machines</i> offers a solid introduction to recent theory and research on human and machine interpreting and then invites the reader to explore the future of interpreting. With a foreword by Dr Henry Liu the 13th International Federation of Translators (FIT) President and written by consultant interpreter and researcher Jonathan Downie this book offers a unique combination of research and practical insight into the field of interpreting.</p><p>Written in an innovative accessible style with humorous touches and real-life case studies this book is structured around the metaphor of playing and winning a computer game. It takes interpreters of all experience levels on a journey to better understand their own work learn how computers attempt to interpret and explore possible futures for human interpreters. </p><p>With five levels and split into 14 chapters <i>Interpreters vs Machines</i> is key reading for all professional interpreters as well as students and researchers of Interpreting and Translation Studies and those with an interest in machine interpreting.</p>