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Introducing Translation Studies remains the definitive guide to the theories and concepts that make up the field of translation studies. Providing an accessible and uptodate overview, it has long been the essential textbook on courses worldwide.This fourth edition has been fully revised and continues to provide a balanced and detailed guide to the theoretical landscape. Each theory is applied to a wide range of languages, including Bengali, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Punjabi, Portuguese and Spanish. A broad spectrum of texts is analysed, including the Bible, Buddhist sutras, Beowulf, the fiction of Garca Mrquez and Proust, European Union and UNESCO documents, a range of contemporary films, a travel brochure, a childrens cookery book and the translations of Harry Potter.Each chapter comprises an introduction outlining the translation theory or theories, illustrative texts with translations, case studies, a chapter summary and discussion points and exercises.NEW FEATURES IN THIS FOURTH EDITION INCLUDE:new material to keep up with developments in research and practice, including the sociology of translation, multilingual cities, translation in the digital age and specialized, audiovisual and machine translationrevised discussion points and updated figures and tablesnew, inchapter activities with links to online materials and articles to encourage independent researchan extensive updated companion website with video introductions and journal articles to accompany each chapter, online exercises, an interactive timeline, weblinks, and powerpoint slides for teacher supportThis is a practical, userfriendly textbook ideal for students and researchers on courses in Translation and Translation Studies.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introducing Translation Studies'? A: 'Introducing Translation Studies' provides a comprehensive overview of the theories and concepts in the field of translation studies, making it an essential textbook for courses worldwide.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Introducing Translation Studies' is Jeremy Munday.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the fourth edition of 'Introducing Translation Studies'.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Introducing Translation Studies' contains 394 pages.
- Q: What languages are covered in the book's theories? A: The book applies translation theories to a variety of languages, including Bengali, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Punjabi, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Q: Does this book include practical exercises? A: Yes, each chapter includes discussion points, exercises, and in-chapter activities designed to encourage independent research.
- Q: What new features are included in the fourth edition? A: The fourth edition includes updated research materials, revised discussion points, new in-chapter activities, and an extensive companion website with additional resources.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in translation studies? A: Yes, 'Introducing Translation Studies' is user-friendly and ideal for both students and researchers new to the field.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The fourth edition of 'Introducing Translation Studies' was published on March 23, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Introducing Translation Studies' is available in paperback binding.