{"product_id":"exploring-translation-theories-9781032457512","title":"Exploring Translation Theories","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExploring Translation Theories \u003c\/i\u003epresents a comprehensive analysis of the core contemporary paradigms of Western translation theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging overview covers the key theories of equivalence, solution types, purpose, scientific approaches, uncertainty, automation, and cultural translation. Fully revised, this third edition adds coverage of Russian and Ukrainian theories, examples from Chinese, advances in machine translation, and research on translators' cognitive processes. Readers are encouraged to explore the various theories and consider their strengths, weaknesses, and implications for translation practice. The book concludes with a survey of the way translation is used as a model in postmodern cultural studies and sociologies, extending its scope beyond traditional Western notions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures in each chapter include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction outlining the main points, key concepts and illustrative examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples drawn from a range of languages,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Thinking students: start here! This “motivated journey” through the questions and quandaries which give rise to translation theories is an intellectual delight. A cornucopia of ideas and critical arguments, it is eminently readable, often witty, sometimes provocative, always thoughtful, always stimulating a response. Stick the last paragraph of the Postscript above your desk!'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Chesterman\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Helsinki, Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Anthony Pym is really good at making difficult and complicated theories easy to follow. He did it again in this fully revised edition of \u003ci\u003eExploring Translation Theories\u003c\/i\u003e. Thoroughly updated, this book makes an ideal introduction to Western translation theories for students and teachers of all language combinations – and it is a pleasure reading it.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDefeng LI\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Macau, China \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements; Glossary; Preface; Chapter 1. What is a translation theory?; Chapter 2. Equivalence; Chapter 3. Solutions; Chapter 4. Purposes; Chapter 5. Science; Chapter 6. Uncertainty; Chapter 7. Automation; Chapter 8. Cultural translation; Postscript – Where’s the evidence?; References; Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019066310999,"sku":"9781032457512","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032457512.jpg?v=1750779193","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/exploring-translation-theories-9781032457512","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}