In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation [Paperback]

Mona Baker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415030862 | ISBN-13: 978-0415030861 | Publication Date: August 16, 1992

This bestselling Coursebook addresses the need for a systematic approach to training in translation studies by drawing on key areas in modern linguistic theory and relating them systematically to a number of translation problems and strategies. The strategies are identified by an examination of authentic examples of translated texts in a variety of languages. No knowledge of linguistics or foreign languages is assumed. Each chapter begins with an explanation of the key linguistic concepts referred to and ends with a series of practical exercises. By striking a balance between theory and practice, the book provides a sound basis for training professional translators.

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`In Other Words is a lucid, systemnatic and stimulating guide to some of the main difficulties involved in translation.' - Anthony Paul, Filter --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

This best-selling textbook written by Mona Baker, a leading international figure in translation studies, is the essential coursebook for any student studying in this field. Assuming no knowledge of foreign languages, In Other Words offers both a practical and theoretical guide to translation studies, and provides an important foundation for training professional translators.

The second edition has been fully revised to reflect recent developments in the field and new features include:

• A new chapter that addresses issues of ethics and ideology, in response to increased pressures on translators and interpreters to demonstrate accountability and awareness of the social impact of their decisions.
• Examples and exercises from new genres such as audiovisual translation, scientific translation, oral interpreting, website translation, and news/media translation.
• New project-driven exercises designed to support MA dissertation work
• Updated references and further reading.
• A companion website featuring further examples and tasks

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (August 16, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415030862
• ISBN-13: 978-0415030861
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Translation Teachers Should Read This Book, November 19, 2003

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D. Ruuskanen "dru090366" (Vantaa, Finland) - See all my reviews
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It is unfortunate that the only other reviewer of this book (so far, November 2003) has chosen to focus only on politics. As a teacher of translation, I have found Mona Baker's book to be invaluable, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has the somewhat thankless task of trying to teach an unteachable subject. For people who are trying to teach themselves some of the finer points of translation, this book is an excellent place to start, or pick up some pointers.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars worth reading, January 16, 2006

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Maria Garcia Bonini "Marcelarte" (Houston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation (Paperback)

It's a good general textbook on translation. The only drawback is that it makes too much reference to Arabic and Chinese, really interesting languages but not what I was expecting.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not crazy about it, November 22, 2010

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M. D. Ricchiuto (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation (Paperback)

Well, this book was written in 1992 ou 93? and since then a lot of things have changed in the world of translation. Now people use different softwares, websites, and so on... Had no idea the book was so outdated.