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| Publisher | Routledge; 2nd edition |
| ISBN 13 | 9780415705639 |
| ISBN 10 | 415705630 |
| Book Description | Thinking Arabic Translation is an indispensable book for linguists who want to develop their Arabic-to-English translation skills. Clear explanations, discussions, examples and exercises enable students to acquire the skills necessary for tackling a broad range of translation problems.The book has a practical orientation, addressing key issues for translators, such as cultural differences, genre, and revision and editing. It is a book on translation method, drawing on a range of notions from linguistics and translation theory to encourage thoughtful consideration of possible solutions to practical problems.This new edition includes: new material in almost all chapters a new chapter on parallelism two new chapters on technical translation: botanical and Islamic finance texts new and up-to-date examples from all types of translation, covering broad issues that have emerged in the Arab world in recent years texts drawn from a wide variety of writing types, including newspapers, prose fiction, poetry, tourist material, scientific texts, financial texts, recipes, academic writing, constitutions and political speeches at least three full-length practical translation exercises in each chapter to complement the discussions and consolidate learning.In addition to the updated Tutors Handbook, a Supplement, containing textual material and practical exercises aimed at further developing the translation issues discussed in the main text, and a Tutors Handbook to the Supplement, are available at Arabic Translation is key reading for advanced students wishing to perfect their language skills or considering a career in translation. |
| About the Author | James Dickins is Professor of Arabic at the University of Leeds. Ian Higgins, who, with the late Sndor Hervey, originated the Thinking Translation series, is Honorary Senior lecturer in Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews. |
| Language | English |
| Author | James Dickins |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 42636 |
| Number of Pages | 332 |
Thinking Arabic Translation: A Course In Translation Method: Arabic To English Paperback English by James Dickins - 42636
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