Introducing Translation Studies Theories and applications

• Main Author: Munday, Jeremy (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Milton Park Routledge 2016
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Subjects: Translating and interpreting
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• Physical Description: xvi, 376 pages colour illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 328-360) and index
• ISBN: 9781138912540

This is the definitive guide to the theories and concepts that make up the dynamic field of translation studies. Providing an accessible and fully up-to-date overview of key movements and theorists within an expanding area of study, this textbook has become a key source for generations of translation students on both professional and university courses. New features in this third edition include: the latest research incorporated into each chapter, including linguistic precursors, models of discourse and text analysis, cultural studies and sociology, the history of translation, and new technologies a new chapter with guidelines on writing reflective translation commentaries and on preparing research projects and dissertations more examples throughout the text revised exercises and updated further reading lists throughout a major new companion web site with video summaries of each chapter, multiple-choice tests, and broader research questions. This is a practical, user-friendly textbook that gives a comprehensive insight into how translation studies has evolved, and is still evolving. It is an invaluable resource for anyone studying this fascinating subject area