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Translating as a Purposeful Activity: Functionalist Approaches Explained (Translation Theories Explored)

Translating as a Purposeful Activity: Functionalist Approaches Explained (Translation Theories Explored)

by Christiane Nord (Author), Christiane Nord (Author), Theo Hermans (Series Editor)

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    Illustrated 2018

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Synopsis

This bestselling text is a comprehensive overview of functionalist approaches to translation in English. Christiane Nord, one of the leading figures in translation studies, explains the complexities of theories and terms in simple language with numerous examples. Covering how the theories developed, illustrations of the main ideas, and specific applications to translator training, literary translation, interpreting and ethics, Translating as a Purposeful Activity concludes with a concise review of both criticisms and perspectives for the future. Now with a Foreword by Georges Bastin and a new chapter covering the recent developments and elaborations of the theory, this is an essential text for students of translation studies and for translator training.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 154
 Edition: 2
 Publisher: Routledge
Published: 06 Mar 2018
ISBN 10: 1138573345
ISBN 13: 9781138573345

Media Reviews
This widely used and highly popular book is back - in revised form. With an added chapter on the spread of functionalism throughout the world and numerous small revisions, it promises to keep functionalism growing. Both students and researchers should find it enlightening and challenging - of both theory and practice.

Kobus Marais, University of the Free State, South Africa

This timely new edition of Christiane Nord's landmark work takes functionalist approaches into the next generation. The consideration of recent trends and applications reflects the author's deep vision and pedagogical talent. The result is a most comprehensive and readable overview for anyone seeking to understand translation as professional communication.

Fernando Prieto Ramos, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Author Bio
Christiane Nord is Professor Emerita of Translation Studies and Specialized Communication at the University of Applied Sciences of Magdeburg, Germany, and Visiting Professor at several universities of the People's Republic of China. She also holds the position of Professor Extraordinary and Research Fellow at the University of the Free State, South Africa. Her homepage can be found at www.christiane-nord.de.