In Other Words A Coursebook on Translation

Drawing on linguistic theory and social semiotics, the third edition of this best-selling text guides trainee translators through the variety of decisions they will have to make throughout their career. Each chapter offers an explanation of key concepts, identifies potential sources of translation d...

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Main Author: Baker, Mona (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxon Routledge 2018
Edition:Third Edition
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Summary:Drawing on linguistic theory and social semiotics, the third edition of this best-selling text guides trainee translators through the variety of decisions they will have to make throughout their career. Each chapter offers an explanation of key concepts, identifies potential sources of translation difficulties related to those concepts and illustrates various strategies for resolving these difficulties. Authentic examples of translated texts from a wide variety of languages and genres are examined, and practical exercises and further reading are included at the end of each chapter.
Physical Description:xviii, 369 pages illustration 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781138666887