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'Absolutely up-to-date and state of the art in the practical as well as theoretical aspect of translation, this new edition of Becoming a Translator retains the strength of the first edition while offering new sections on current issues. Bright, lively and witty, the book is filled with entertaining and thoughtful examples; I would recommend it to teachers offering courses to beginning and advanced students, and to any translator who wishes to know where the field is today.' - Malcolm Hayward, Indiana University of Pennsylvania 'A very useful book...I would recommend it to students who aim at a career in translation as a valuable introduction to the profession and an initiation into the social and transactional skills which it requires.' - Mike Routledge, Royal Holloway, University of London
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‘This innovative new edition of Becoming A Translator is essential reading for emerging translators and a welcome addition to the translation studies classroom.’
Emily Wittman, University of Alabama, USA
‘This book is a comprehensive, practical and highly readable introduction to Translation as a Profession. By interweaving psychological, linguistic, social and cultural dimensions into all key aspects of real-life translation practice, it is innovative and effective in imparting the essential knowledge to its readers, including translators-to-be and translators in practice.’
Susan Xu Yun, SIM University, Singapore
‘Translators need to be skilful, flexible, tough, organised, creative, analytical and paid for their work. This book gives helpful and concise guidance about all these needs, and anyone entering the profession will learn a lot from it. I recommend it strongly.’
Raphael Salkie, University of Brighton, UK
‘If you have little or no previous exposure to translation, and want to catch up with developments in the field, try this book!’
John Wang, Hong Kong Baptist University and Jinan University, China
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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The study of translation and the training of professional translators is without question an integral part of the explosion of both intercultural relations and the transmission of scientific and technological knowledge; the need for a new approach to the process of teaching and learning is certainly felt in translator and interpreter training programs around the world as well. Read the first page
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The study of translation and the training of professional translators is without question an integral part of the explosion of both intercultural relations and the transmission of scientific and technological knowledge; the need for a new approach to the process of teaching and learning is certainly felt in translator and interpreter training programs around the world as well. Read the first page
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a new translator with a BA and an MA in translation, I learnt nothing from this book. Maybe if I had read this before my BA it would have been useful. This states the obvious and goes on about the philosophy of being a translator, and not so much about the practical aspects of it. The only good thing, maybe, is the list of references (e.g. online glossaries) at the back of the book, but that still doesn't make the purchase worthwhile.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
invaluable starter
10 Nov 2006
Format:Paperback
Mr.Robinson has addressed many issues a beginning translator needs to know.He offers excellent advice and resources.He also explores related issues such as ethical issues.Some chapters I feel are superfluous thus preventing it from receiving a five-star rating.This is a much needed book for starting a career as a translator.Too many books are about the process of translation and not on the process of the business of translation.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The best of the best
7 Mar 2010
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I'm using this book in my translation classes in Panama, It's an awesome source of information , I recomend it! I bought 8 different books of translation, this is the best approach for beginners
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Excellent
23 May 2009
Format:Paperback
This book has everything. I would dare to say this is one of the best in the market for every translator. You should definately buy it!
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