<p>The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are considered including:<br>*cultural differences<br>*register and dialect<br>*genre<br>*revision and editing.<br><br>The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources including:<br>*journalism and literature<br>*commercial legal and technical texts<br>*songs and recorded interviews.<br><br>This is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of French on translation courses. The book will also appeal to wide range of language students and tutors.</p><p>A tutors' handbook offering invaluable guidance on how to use the text is available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/cw/thinkingtranslation/</p>