De-mystifying Translation

<p>This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the field of translation for students of other disciplines and readers who are not translators. It provides students outside the translation profession with a greater awareness of and appreciation for what goes into translation. Providing readers with tools for their own personal translation-related needs this book encourages an ethical approach to translation and offers an insight into translation as a possible career.</p> <p>This textbook covers foundational concepts; key figures groups and events; tools and resources for non-professional translation tasks; and the types of translation that non-translators are liable to encounter. Each chapter includes practical activities annotated further reading and summaries of key points suitable for use in classrooms online teaching or self-study. There is also a glossary of key terms.</p> <p><i>De-mystifying Translation: Introducing Translation to Non-translators </i>is the ideal text for any non-specialist taking a course on translation and for anyone interested in learning more about the field of translation and translation studies.</p> <p>The Open Access version of this book available at http: //www.taylorfrancis.com has been made available under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA) license.</p>