Thinking French Translation

The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills, with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are considered including:
*cultural differences
*register and dialect
*genre
*revision and editing
The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources, including:
*journalism and literature
*commercial, legal and technical texts
*songs and recorded interviews
*this is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of French. The book will also appeal to a wide range of language students and tutors.