{"product_id":"the-global-translators-handbook-9781589797598","title":"The Global Translator's Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA practical guide to translation as a profession, this book provides everything translators need to know, from digital equipment to translation techniques, dictionaries in over seventy languages, and sources of translation work. It is the premier sourcebook for all linguists, used by both beginners and veterans, and its predecessor, The Translator’s Handbook, has been praised by some of the world’s leading translators, such as Gregory Rabassa and Marina Orellana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR THE TRANSLATOR'S HANDBOOK The Translator’s Handbook serves as a superbly practical guide to the translation profession. . . . [It] shows how to develop your own language and writing skills in the translation field, create your own base of professional translation tools, and sell your services, . . . and [it lists] many hundreds of sources of translation work in today’s global economy and multinational corporations, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations.   * Midwest Book Review *\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR THE TRANSLATOR'S HANDBOOK . . . [J]ust about the most thoroughgoing manual I have seen in many a moon.   -- Gregory Rabassa, Distinguished Professor, Queens College and The Graduate School, CUNY\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR THE TRANSLATOR'S HANDBOOK Very well conceived . . . excellent, useful, and beautiful -- Marina Orellana\u003cbr\u003eTranslation is more than turning \"perro\" into \"dog\". \"The Global Translator's Handbook\" analyzes the principles of translation as Morry Sofer advises both current and aspiring translators to help them better understand language between cultures and how to foster that comprehension. With resources and references recommended for further translation understanding, Sofer touches on recent developments in technology and new media, and how translation is best applied to them. \"The Global Translator's Handbook\" is a must for any linguist who wants to better apply their language skills to translation be it for career or other purpose. * Midwest Book Review *\u003cbr\u003eThis book could have a home in careers libraries or in US public libraries. * s *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments Warning-Disclaimer Welcome! Introduction How to Get the Most Out of This Handbook Chapter 1: The Uses of This Handbook Chapter 2: Historical Overview of Translation Chapter 3: Requisites for Professional Translators Chapter 4: Translator’s Self-Evaluation Chapter 5: Translation Problems Chapter 6: Translation Techniques Chapter 7: Translation, Computers, and the Internet Chapter 8: Dictionaries, Reference Literature, and Terminology Management Chapter 9: Key Translation Areas Chapter 10: How to Operate Successfully as a Freelance Translator Chapter 11: Sources of Translation Work Chapter 12: A Career as an In-House Translator Chapter 13: Training Programs Chapter 14: Oral Interpretation Chapter 15: Translators’ Organizations Chapter 16: Translation: A Lifelong Career Appendix 1: Dictionaries and Reference Literature Appendix 2: Where to Find Dictionaries Appendix 3: Foreign-Language Software Sources Appendix 4: Sources of Translation Work Appendix 5: Translation Courses and Programs Appendix 6: Translator Organizations Appendix 7: Translator Accreditation Appendix 8: Professional Periodicals for Translators Bibliography Index","brand":"Taylor Trade Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041540079959,"sku":"9781589797598","price":21.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781589797598.jpg?v=1750950699","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-global-translators-handbook-9781589797598","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}