Critical Readings in Translation Studies by Mona Baker

Critical Readings in Translation Studies by Mona Baker

Presents an overview of the developments in thinking about translation, both within and outside translation studies. This title covers the main forms of translation: oral, written, literary, non-literary, scientific, religious, audiovisual and machine translation. It also covers topics such as the politics and dynamics of representation.

'This volume represents a much needed break from the canon that currently defines – but also restricts – the scope of translation studiesRead Venuti to see where we have come from; read Baker to see where we are heading.'

Stuart Campbell, University of Western Sydney, Australia

'This volume represents a much needed break from the canon that currently defines – but also restricts – the scope of translation studies. Read Venuti to see where we have come from; read Baker to see where we are heading.' - Stuart Campbell, University of Western Sydney

'...there is a rich source of information for any student of translation or interpreting in this volume. The complexity of translation which Baker often refers to is manifest in the different contributions.' - J.A. Foley, Assumption University, The New English Teacher

Mona Baker is Professor of Translation Studies at the University of Manchester, UK.

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ISBN 13	9780415469555
ISBN 10	0415469554
Title	Critical Readings in Translation Studies
Author	Mona Baker
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2009-09-29
Number of pages	528
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