Thinking Arabic Translation: A Course in Translation Method: Arabic to English Contributor(s): Dickins, James (Author), Hervey, Sándor (Author), Higgins, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415705622 ISBN-13: 9780415705622 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Translating & Interpreting - Foreign Language Study | Arabic - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism |
Dewey: 428.029 |
LCCN: 2016013513 |
Series: Thinking Translation (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.30 lbs) 314 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Thinking Arabic Translation is an indispensable book for linguists who want to develop their Arabic-to-English translation skills. Clear explanations, discussions, examples and exercises enable students to acquire the skills necessary for tackling a broad range of translation problems. The book has a practical orientation, addressing key issues for translators, such as cultural differences, genre, and revision and editing. It is a book on translation method, drawing on a range of notions from linguistics and translation theory to encourage thoughtful consideration of possible solutions to practical problems. This new edition includes: - new material in almost all chapters - a new chapter on parallelism - two new chapters on technical translation: botanical and Islamic finance texts - new and up-to-date examples from all types of translation, covering broad issues that have emerged in the Arab world in recent years - texts drawn from a wide variety of writing types, including newspapers, prose fiction, poetry, tourist material, scientific texts, financial texts, recipes, academic writing, constitutions and political speeches - at least three full-length practical translation exercises in each chapter to complement the discussions and consolidate learning. In addition to the updated Tutor's Handbook, a Supplement, containing textual material and practical exercises aimed at further developing the translation issues discussed in the main text, and a Tutor's Handbook to the Supplement, are available at www.routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/_author/thinkingtranslation/. Thinking Arabic Translation is key reading for advanced students wishing to perfect their language skills or considering a career in translation. |