Scientific and Technical Translation Explained: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Beginners - Translation Practices Explained - Jody Byrne - Books - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 9781138170117 - September 29, 2015
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Scientific and Technical Translation Explained: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Beginners - Translation Practices Explained 1st edition

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From microbiology to nuclear physics and chemistry to software engineering, scientific and technical translation is a complex activity that involves communicating specialized information on a variety of subjects across multiple languages. It requires expert linguistic knowledge and writing skills, combined with the ability to research and understand complex concepts and present them to a range of different audiences. Using a combination of interdisciplinary research, real-world examples drawn from professional practice and numerous learning activities, this introductory textbook equips the student with the knowledge and skills needed to get started in this exciting and challenging field. It examines the origins and history of scientific and technical translation, and the people, tools and processes involved in translating scientific and technical texts.

Scientific and Technical Translation Explained provides an overview of the main features of scientific and technical discourse as well as the different types of documents produced. A series of detailed case studies highlight various translation challenges and introduce a range of strategies for dealing with them. A variety of resources and exercises are included to make learning effective and enjoyable. Additional resources and activities are available on Facebook.

 

246 pages

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released September 29, 2015
ISBN13 9781138170117
Publishers Taylor & Francis Ltd
Pages 230
Dimensions 150 × 220 × 20 mm   ·   453 g
Language English  

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