Table of contents:
Part I (General) Entries include: central issues in translation theory (e.g.equivalence, translatability); terms which have a specific meaning in translation studies (e.g.imitation, paraphrase); various approaches to translation (e.g.linguistic perspective, interpretive approach); types of translation and interpreting (e.g.literary translation, dubbing, and signed language interpreting)
Part II (History and Traditions) Entries include Russian, French, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese and Finnish, and regions including Brazil, Canada and India.
This is the first full-length encyclopedia of its kind. Covering virtually every conceivable aspect of translation, from the translators themselves, methods and terminology, and the history of translation in all the major linguistic and cultural communities, this fascinating volume features contributions by Umberto Eco, Anthony Pym, Lawrence Venuti, Judith Woodsworth, Roger Bell, Juliane House, Jean Delisle, Carol Maier, Ian Mason and other experts in the field of language and linguistics. The entries are supported by powerful reference tools, including an extensive index, a comprehensive bibliography and exhaustive suggestions for further reading.
This one-volume Encyclopedia covers both the conceptual framework and history of translation. Organised alphabetically for ease of access, a team of experts from around the world has been gathered together to provide unique, new insights.
Part I (General) Entries include: central issues in translation theory (e.g.equivalence, translatability); terms which have a specific meaning in translation studies (e.g.imitation, paraphrase); various approaches to translation (e.g.linguistic perspective, interpretive approach); types of translation and interpreting (e.g.literary translation, dubbing, and signed language interpreting)
Part II (History and Traditions) Entries include Russian, French, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese and Finnish, and regions including Brazil, Canada and India.
This is the first full-length encyclopedia of its kind. Covering virtually every conceivable aspect of translation, from the translators themselves, methods and terminology, and the history of translation in all the major linguistic and cultural communities, this fascinating volume features contributions by Umberto Eco, Anthony Pym, Lawrence Venuti, Judith Woodsworth, Roger Bell, Juliane House, Jean Delisle, Carol Maier, Ian Mason and other experts in the field of language and linguistics. The entries are supported by powerful reference tools, including an extensive index, a comprehensive bibliography and exhaustive suggestions for further reading.
This one-volume Encyclopedia covers both the conceptual framework and history of translation. Organised alphabetically for ease of access, a team of experts from around the world has been gathered together to provide unique, new insights.