Exploring translation theories.

Pym, Anthony

ISBN 10: 0415553636 / ISBN 13: 9780415553636

Published by Routledge, London, 2010

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24 cm. VII, 186 pages.

Seller Inventory # 43757

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exploring translation theories.
• Publisher: Routledge, London
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415553636
• ISBN 13: 9780415553636
• Binding: soft cover
• Edition: 1st edition.
• Condition: Fine, near new condition
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • language and linguistics

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Synopsis

Exploring Translation Theories presents a comprehensive analysis of the key traditional and contemporary paradigms of translation theory. The book builds on Western theories of translation, starting with a survey of the classical twentieth-century linguistic approaches before moving on to more recent models such as cultural translation. Each central paradigm and its associated theories are addressed in turn, including equivalence, purpose, description, uncertainty, localisation and cultural translation. Readers are encouraged to explore the various theories and consider their strengths and implications for translation today and in the future. The book closes with a survey of the way translation is used as a model in postmodern cultural studies and sociologies, extending the scope beyond traditional Western notions. Each chapter includes a wealth of material for readers, including key concepts, an introduction outlining the main points, illust

About the Author

Anthony Pym is Professor and Director of postgraduate programmes in Translation and Intercultural Studies at Rovira i Virgili University in, Tarragona, Spain. He is also a member of the International Advisory Board for the Translation Studies journal.