Dictionary of Translation Studies

<p>Published at a time of unprecedented growth of interest in translation the Dictionary of Translation Studies aims to present the insights of a number of different approaches to translation in an unbiased non-partisan way. With more than 300 articles this essential volume provides the reader with a snapshot of a rapidly developing discipline based on work produced in serveral languages.</p><p>With a clear easy-to-follow layout the Dictionary provides a comprehensive and highly accessible survey of key terms and concepts (such as Abusive Translation Equivalence Informationsangebot Minimax Principle Texteme and Thick Translation) types of activity (Autotranslation Dubbing Signed Language Interpreting) and schools and approaches (Leipzig School Manipulation School Nitra School).</p><p>Each term is presented within the context in which it first occurred and is given a definition which is both clear and informative. Major entries include a discussion of relevant viewpoints as well as comments on how the usage and application of the term have developed subsequent to its coining. In addition all entries provide suggestions for further reading and there is an extensive bibliography included at the end.</p><p>This is an indispensable tool for anyone studying or teaching translation at university level.</p>