Susan Bassnett
Translation Studies (New Accents)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415506731
- author:
- Susan Bassnett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 13.3 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism, Literary Theory & Movements
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
First published in 2003, this updated fourth edition of Translation Studies by Susan Bassnett remains an essential introduction to the field for students and readers alike. The author tackles the crucial problems of translation, exploring its history from ancient Rome to key twentieth-century structuralist work.
Bassnett offers a close analysis of specific literary translation issues, as well as examining broader topics such as cultural phenomena, power dynamics, and new technologies in translation. This edition includes a new preface discussing developments in the field, as well as updated chapters on globalization, postcolonial translation, and translating for the theatre.
With an expanded bibliography and significant updates to key areas of study, this book provides a comprehensive overview of Translation Studies, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the complexities of language and culture in translation.