Empirical Studies of Translation and Interpreting

<p>This edited book is a collection of the latest empirical studies of translation and interpreting (T&I) from the post-structuralist perspective. The contributors are professors readers senior lecturers lecturers and research students from an international context. The contributions are characterised by five themes:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Intervention in T&I</li> <p> </p> <li>Process of T&I</li> <p> </p> <li>Product of T&I</li> <p> </p> <li>T&I and technology</li> <p> </p> <li>T&I education</li> </ul><p>These up-to-date topics are reflective of the shift in attitudes that is being witnessed as a new generation of translation scholars rejects the subjective assertions of previous generations in favour of an altogether more rigorous approach. The book will notably contribute to the development of T&I and enhance our knowledge of the areas. It will be a useful reference for academics postgraduate research students and professional translators and interpreters. The book will also play a role in proposing practical and empirically based ways of training for universities and the industry so as to overcome traditional barriers to translation and interpreting learning. The book will additionally provide reference material for relevant professional bodies.</p>