Translation Studies - 4th Edition

At a time when millions travel around the planet - some by choice, some driven by economic or political exile - translation of the written and spoken word is of ever increasing importance. This guide presents readers with an accessible and engaging introduction to the valuable position translation holds within literature and society.Leading translation theorist Susan Bassnett traces the history of translation, examining the ways translation is currently utilized as a burgeoning interdisciplinary activity and extending her analysis into developing areas such as developing technologies and new media forms.Translation Studies, fourth edition displays the importance of translation across disciplines, and is essential reading for students and scholars of translation, literary studies, globalisation studies and ancient and modern languages.

List of contents

Preface to the fourth edition  Introduction  Chapter 1 Central issues  Chapter 2 History of translation theory  Chapter 3 Specific problems of literary translation  Select bibliography

Product details

• Authors: Susan Bassnett, Susan (University of Warwick Bassnett, Susan (Warwick University Bassnett, Bassnett Susan
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 17.10.2013
• EAN: 9780415506731
• ISBN: 978-0-415-50673-1
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 200 mm x 17 mm
• Series: New Accents
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Translating & Interpreting, Translation & interpretation, Literary studies: general, Literary theory, Translation and interpretation