Descriptive Translation Studies – and beyond

摘要: This is an expanded and slightly revised version of the book same title which caused quite a stir when it was first published (1995). It thus reflects additional step in ongoing research project launched 1970s. The main objective to transcend limitations using descriptive methods as mere ancillary tool place proper branch DTS at very heart discipline, between theoretical applied branches. Throughout book, methodological discussions are illustrated by assortment case studies, emphasis being on need take whatever one wishes focus within contexts relevant it. Part One discusses pivotal position Translation Studies, Two then outlines detailed rationale for that positioning. This, turn, supplies framework studies comprising Three, where number exemplary issues analysed contextualized: texts modes translational behaviour situated their cultural setting, textual components related also constellations they embedded. All this leads Four, asks what knowledge accumulated through kind advocated likely yield terms both branches field. all: innovative, thought-provoking no with keen interest translation can afford ignore.