Mark Shuttleworth Knihy

The Dictionary of Translation Studies aims to present the insights of various approaches to translation in an unbiased way. With more than 300 articles, this essential volume provides a snapshot of a rapidly developing discipline. It offers a comprehensive and highly accessible survey of key terms and concepts, types of activity, and schools and approaches. Each term is presented within its context and is given a clear and informative definition. Major entries include discussions of relevant viewpoints and comments on the development of the term's usage and application. All entries provide suggestions for further reading, and there is an extensive bibliography included at the end. This is an indispensable tool for anyone studying or teaching translation at university level.

The book delves into the complexities of translating metaphors across languages, offering a multilingual perspective on this nuanced aspect of translation. Mark Shuttleworth combines data analysis with theoretical insights to illuminate the processes involved in metaphor translation, enhancing understanding of how metaphors function in different linguistic contexts.