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Translating As a Purposeful Activity: Functionalist Approaches Explained
By Christiane Nord and Anthony Pym (editor)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Routledge
Publication date May 13, 1997
Pages 160
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781900650021
ISBN-10 1900650029
Dimensions 0.50 by 6 by 8.75 in.
Weight 0.55 lbs.
Published in Great Britain
Original list price $43.95
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This survey of functionalist approaches in English explains the complexities of two theories - theory of actions (handlungstheorie) and the related theory of a translation's goal or purpose (skopostheorie) - and their terms, using simple language with examples.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: German-language approaches to translation have been revolutionized by the theory of action (Handlungstheorie) and the related theory of translation's goal or purpose (Skopstheorie). Both these approaches are functionalist: they seek to liberate translators from servitude to the source text, seeing translation as a new communicative act that must be purposeful with respect to the translator's client and readership. As one of the leading figures in this field, Christiane Nord gives the first full survey of functionalist approaches in English. She explains the complexities of the theories and their terms, using simple language with numerous examples. The book includes an overview of how the theories developed, illustrations of the main ideas, and specific applications to translator training, literary translation, interpreting and ethics. The survey concludes with a concise review of the criticisms that have been made of the theories, together with perspectives for the future development of functionalist approaches.

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With Christiane Nord | from Routledge (May 13, 1997)
9781900650021 | details & prices | 160 pages | 6.00 × 8.75 × 0.50 in. | 0.55 lbs | List price $43.95
About: This survey of functionalist approaches in English explains the complexities of two theories - theory of actions (handlungstheorie) and the related theory of a translation's goal or purpose (skopostheorie) - and their terms, using simple language with examples.

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