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Author Newmark, Peter, 1916-

Title A textbook of translation / Peter Newmark
Published New York : Prentice-Hall International, 1988

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 MELB  418.02 NEW-T  AVAILABLE
Description xii, 292 pages ; 23 cm
Series English language teaching
English language teaching (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.)
Contents The analysis of a text -- The process of translation -- Langauge fucntions, text-categories and text-types -- Translation methods -- The unit of translation and discourse analysis -- Literal translation -- The other translation procedures -- Translation and culture -- The translation of metaphors -- The use of componential analysis in translation -- The application of case grammar to translation -- The translation of neologisms -- Technical translation -- The translation of serious literature and authoriative statements -- Reference books and their uses; tracing the 'Unfindable' word -- Translation criticism -- Shorter items -- Revision hints for exams and deadlines -- By way of a conclusion
Analysis Translation
Notes Includes indexes
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 289-290
Notes Also issued online
Subject Translating and interpreting.
LC no. 86030593
ISBN 0139125930 (paperback)