Introducing Translation
Published on 22. May 2025
Book
Hardback
172 pages
978-1-108-49415-1 (ISBN)
Description
Connecting theory, practice, and industry, this innovative introduction to the complex field of translation takes a can-do approach. It explores the latest advances in both research and technology, considers the importance of different genres and contexts, and takes account of developments in our understanding of the mental and physical processes involved. Chapters covers four main areas: what we know and how we acquire knowledge about translation, what translation is for, where and how translation happens, and how to do it. There are 40 illustrative exercises throughout, designed to cement understanding and encourage critical engagement, and recommendations for further reading are provided to allow more in-depth exploration of specific topics. Introducing Translation is a cutting-edge resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in languages, linguistics, and literatures.
Reviews / Votes
'This incredibly wide-ranging yet succinct textbook shows not just how to translate, but how to think about translation, how to learn about it and how to produce knowledge about it. Kirsten Malmkjaer draws on a wealth of experience yet remains very much in touch with current trends and technologies. The result is the intelligent person's guide to a fascinating and complex field.' Anthony Pym, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain 'Introducing Translation offers an accessible contemporary introduction to the what, where and how of translation. Kirsten Malmkjaer's textbook on translation distils theory, research and practice into a lucid and engaging hands-on overview of the ever evolving forms and roles of translation in the nexus of social change and technological innovation.' Haidee Kotze, Utrecht University, NetherlandsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 176 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
494 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-49415-1 (9781108494151)
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Kirsten Malmkjaer
Introducing Translation
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05/2025
Cambridge University Press
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Person
Kirsten Malmkjaer is Emeritus Professor of Translation Studies at the University of Leicester. She has pursued her interest in translation throughout her academic career, developing the approach known as Translational Stylistics and designing translation programmes at several UK universities. She has published widely in the field, including Translation and Creativity (2020) and The Cambridge Handbook of Translation (2022). She edits the Cambridge short works series, Elements in Translation and Interpreting.
Content
1. What We Can Know About Translation and How We Can Come to Know it; 2. What Translation is For; 3. Where Translation Happens; 4. How Translation Happens; 5. How to do Translating; 6. Returning to the Theory of Translation.