Reflections on translation theory : selected papers 1993-2014 / Andrew Chesterman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chesterman, Andrew, editor.

Class of 1953 Fund.

Series:

Benjamins translation library ; 132.

Benjamins translation library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Translating and interpreting.

Physical Description:

pages cm.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, [2017]

Summary:

Originally published in different journals and collected volumes, these papers in conceptual analysis cover some central topics in translation theory and research: types of theory and hypothesis; causality and explanation; norms, strategies and so-called universals; translation sociology, and ethics. There are critical reviews of Catford?s theory, and of Skopos theory, and of Kundera?s views on literary translation, and detailed analyses of the literal translation hypothesis and the unique items hypothesis. The methodological discussions, which draw on work in the philosophy of science, will be of special relevance to younger researchers, for example those starting work on a doctorate. Some of the arguments and positions defended ? for instance on the significant status of conceptual, interpretive hypotheses, and the ideal of consilience ? relate to wider ongoing debates, and will interest any scholar who is concerned about the increasing fragmentation of the field and about the future of Translation Studies. Let the dialogue continue!

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1953 Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Reflections on translation theory

ISBN:

9789027258786

9027258783

9789027258793

9027258791

OCLC:

973400688