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Publisher | Routledge; 1st edition |
ISBN 13 | 9781032109244 |
ISBN 10 | 1032109246 |
Author | Lynne Bowker |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the field of translation for students of other disciplines and readers who are not translators. It provides students outside the translation profession with a greater awareness of, and appreciation for, what goes into translation. Providing readers with tools for their own personal translation-related needs, this book encourages an ethical approach to translation and offers an insight into translation as a possible career.This textbook covers foundational concepts; key figures, groups, and events; tools and resources for non-professional translation tasks; and the types of translation that non-translators are liable to encounter. Each chapter includes practical activities, annotated further reading, and summaries of key points suitable for use in classrooms, online teaching, or self-study. There is also a glossary of key terms.De-mystifying Translation: Introducing Translation to Non-translators is the ideal text for any non-specialist taking a course on translation and for anyone interested in learning more about the field of translation and translation studies.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA) license. |
About the Author | Lynne Bowker is Full Professor at the School of Translation and Interpretation, University of Ottawa, Canada, and a certified translator with the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario. She is the author of Computer-Aided Translation Technology (2002), Working with Specialized Language (2002), and Machine Translation and Global Research (2019). |
Publication Date | 22 February 2023 |
Number of Pages | 204 pages |
Routledge De-mystifying Translation: Introducing Translation to Non-translators