A definitive survey of the most important developments in translation theory and research, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. This new edition includes

Lawrence Venuti is one of the most important theorists in translation studies and his work has helped shape the development of this vibrant field. Translation C

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In the late 1970s a new academic discipline was born: Translation Studies. We could not read literature in translation, it was argued, without asking ourselves

This is an integrated and structured set of progressive readings from translation and related disciplines, which provides a comprehensive overview of the field