Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies

by Mona Baker (Editor), Gabriela Saldanha (Editor)

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies has been the standard reference in the field since it first appeared in 1998. The second, extensively revised and extended edition brings this unique resource up to date and offers a thorough, critical and authoritative account of one of the fastest growing disciplines in the humanities. The Encyclopedia is divided into two parts and alphabetically ordered for ease of Part I (General) covers the conceptual framework and core concerns of the discipline. Categories of entries * central issues in translation theory (e.g. equivalence, translatability, unit of translation) * key concepts (e.g. culture, norms, ethics, ideology, shifts, quality) * approaches to translation and interpreting (e.g. sociological, linguistic, functionalist) * types of translation (e.g. literary, audiovisual, scientific and technical) * types of interpreting (e.g. signed language, dialogue, court) New additions in this section include entries on globalisation, mobility, localization, gender and sexuality, censorship, comics, advertising and retranslation, among many others. Part II (History and Traditions) covers the history of translation in major linguistic and cultural communities. It is arranged alphabetically by linguistic region. There are entries on a wide range of languages which include Russian, French, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese and Finnish, and regions including Brazil, Canada and India. Many of the entries in this section are based on hitherto unpublished research. This section includes one new Southeast Asian tradition. Drawing on the expertise of over ninety contributors from thirty countries and an international panel of consultant editors, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of translation studies as an academic discipline and anticipates new directions in the field.

Genres: Language, Nonfiction, Reference, Academic

680 pages, Paperback

First published December 4, 1997

About the author

Professor of Translation Studies, Centre for Translation & Intercultural Studies, University of Manchester.

Reviews

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read Italian Tradition in the Chapter regarding History and Traditions. Very interesting facts both on the past and the present. Pretty easy to read and follow the sequence of events and times. Rated 3* as I haven't read the whole book so I can't really give a realistic judgement.

[Mills College Library]

418.0203 R8696 2009