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Exploring Translation Theories 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition

by Anthony Pym (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

Exploring Translation Theories presents a comprehensive analysis of the core contemporary paradigms of Western translation theory.



The book covers theories of equivalence, purpose, description, uncertainty, localization, and cultural translation. This second edition adds coverage on new translation technologies, volunteer translators, non-lineal logic, mediation, Asian languages, and research on translators’ cognitive processes. Readers are encouraged to explore the various theories and consider their strengths, weaknesses, and implications for translation practice. The book concludes with a survey of the way translation is used as a model in postmodern cultural studies and sociologies, extending its scope beyond traditional Western notions.



Features in each chapter include:





    • An introduction outlining the main points, key concepts and illustrative examples.



    • Examples drawn from a range of languages, although knowledge of no language other than English is assumed.



    • Discussion points and suggested classroom activities.



    • A chapter summary.



    This comprehensive and engaging book is ideal both for self-study and as a textbook for Translation theory courses within Translation Studies, Comparative Literature and Applied Linguistics.


     

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    1. ISBN-13
      978-1317934295
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      2nd
    3. Publisher
      Routledge
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    5. Publication date
      27 November 2017
    6. Language
      English
    7. File size
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    "Pym has a rare gift for exposition. He equips his readers to theorise for themselves by starting from problems rather than pronouncements…For anyone who has ever sought to convince others that theory can enrich and enhance translation practice, this book is essential reading." - Adrienne Mason, University of Bristol, UK

    "Exploring Translation Theories is a valuable addition to the recent publishing boom in Translation Studies: it offers a clear exposition of the principal theories for newcomers to the field while placing them in enough new light to provide food for thought for more established Translation Studies scholars, and suggests a number of tantalising new directions for research." - Susan Pickford, Université Paris-Sorbonne

    "Exploring translation theories, Second edition by Anthony Pym is a thought provoking book on prevailing paradigms of Western translation theories. Each chapter is clearly laid out with an opening summary, a bulleted list of the chapter’s key points, a section in which key terms are defined if necessary, and a segment that offers supporting and opposing arguments about the chapter’s theories. Additionally, each chapter contains a closing summary and a list of suggested activities that relate to the chapter’s paradigm, making it an ideal addition to an advanced course on translation...the “Suggested projects and activities” sections at the end of each chapter are a welcome addition to any translation classroom. The activities are fun and informative, as they will challenge students to think through the different paradigms on a practical level." - Diana Gorman Jamrozik, Columbia College Chicago. LINGUIST List

    About the Author

    Anthony Pym is Professor of Translation and Intercultural Studies at the Rovira i Virgili University, Spain. He is also President of the European Society for Translation Studies, a fellow of the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies, and Visiting Researcher at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. His publications include The Status of the Translation Profession in the European Union (2013) and On Translator Ethics (2012).

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    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HSMEZFY
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge
    • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 27 November 2017
    • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
    • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
    • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
    • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
    • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1317934295
    • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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      4.5 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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    Anthony Pym was born in Perth, Western Australia, in 1956.

    He attended Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia before studying at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, where he completed his PhD in Sociology in 1985.

    He held a fellowship at Harvard University in 1983-84 and was a Humboldt Fellow at the University of Göttingen in 1992-94. Since then he has taught at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain, where he is in charge of a Masters and a PhD program in Translation and Intercultural Studies. Since 2007 he has also been a Visiting Researcher at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Since 2011 he is Professor Extraordinary at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. He is also a fellow of the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies.

    Homepage: http://www.tinet.cat/~apym/welcome.html

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    • Wassim Mikati
      1.0 out of 5 stars Not book related
      Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 4 October 2020
      Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
      I ordered one book, but somehow received two. Tried to return it but was refused
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    • KhanadaRhodes
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, covers many various theories
      Reviewed in the United States on 28 August 2016
      Format: KindleVerified Purchase
      Good book for those studying translation. Discusses various theories in chronological order. I second the review which mentioned that it is much easier to read on Kindle. I did the same thing and also found it much easier to read this way too. That being said the book is very interesting.
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    • translator
      5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and well-organized
      Reviewed in the United States on 20 November 2015
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      Anthony is always readable and this book is no exception!
      Very useful and well-organized !
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    • Bill
      4.0 out of 5 stars When Friday Is Tuesday
      Reviewed in the United States on 23 February 2022
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      Pym's insights regarding translation focus on a chronological description of the varieties of translation theory. He evaluates each classification by placing the theory in its relation to equivalence or uncertainty. This volume presents the pros and cons of each theory, identifies the related arguments, and suggests exercises that aid readers to better understand the issues involved. On YouTube readers can also access Pym's lectures based on this volume. Aimed primarily at professional translators working for publishers or corporations or governments, the volume still provides information of interest to Bible translators.
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    • Kamil Zakrzewski
      5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
      Reviewed in the United States on 2 September 2016
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      Great book, great author.
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