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In a time when millions travel around the planet; some by choice, some driven by economic or political exile, translation of the written and spoken word is of ever increasing importance. This guide presents readers with an accessible and engaging introduction to the valuable position translation holds within literature and society. Leading translation theorist, Susan Bassnett traces the history of translation, examining the ways translation is currently utilised as a burgeoning interdisciplinary activity and considers more recent research into developing technologies and new media forms. ... Read more
In a time when millions travel around the planet; some by choice, some driven by economic or political exile, translation of the written and spoken word is of ever increasing importance. This guide presents readers with an accessible and engaging introduction to the valuable position translation holds within literature and society. Leading translation theorist, Susan Bassnett traces the history of translation, examining the ways translation is currently utilised as a burgeoning interdisciplinary activity and considers more recent research into developing technologies and new media forms. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
The New Critical Idiom
Condition
New
Weight
248g
Number of Pages
212
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415435635
SKU
V9780415435635
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About Susan Bassnett
Susan Bassnett is Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of Warwick. She has published extensively on translation, and her best known books include Translation Studies (4th ed, 2013); Reflections on Translation (2011); Constructing Cultures , written with Andre Lefevere (1996) and Post-Colonial Translation co-edited with Harish Trivedi (1999). She translates from several languages and lectures on aspects of translation ... Read more
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