A millennial practice which emerged as a profession only in the twentieth century interpreting has recently come into its own as a subject of academic study This book introduces students researchers & practitioners to the fast-developing discipline of Interpreting Studies Written by a leading researcher in the field Introducing Interpreting Studies covers interpreting in all its varied forms from international conference to community-based settings in both spoken & signed modalities The book first guides the reader through the evolution of the field reviewing influential concepts models & methodological approaches It then presents the main areas of research on interpreting & identifies present & future trends in Interpreting Studies Featuring chapter summaries guides to the main points covered & suggestions for further reading Franz Pochhacker's practical & user-friendly textbook is the definitive map of this important & growing discipline Introducing Interpreting Studies gives a comprehensive overview of the field & offers guidance to those undertaking research of their own The book is complemented by The Interpreting Studies Reader (Routledge 2002) a collection of seminal contributions to research in Interpreting Studies & by the comprehensive Routledge Encyclopedia of Interpreting Studies (Routledge 2015)