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The Global Translator's Handbook Morry Sofer

The Global Translator's Handbook By Morry Sofer

The Global Translator's Handbook by Morry Sofer


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The Global Translator's Handbook by Morry Sofer

A practical guide to translation as a profession, this book provides everything translators need to know, from digital equipment to translation techniques, dictionaries in over seventy languages, and sources of translation work. It is the premier sourcebook for all linguists, used by both beginners and veterans, and its predecessor, The Translator's Handbook, has been praised by some of the world's leading translators, such as Gregory Rabassa and Marina Orellana.

The Global Translator's Handbook Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE TRANSLATOR'S HANDBOOK The Translator's Handbook serves as a superbly practical guide to the translation profession. . . . [It] shows how to develop your own language and writing skills in the translation field, create your own base of professional translation tools, and sell your services, . . . and [it lists] many hundreds of sources of translation work in today's global economy and multinational corporations, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations. * Midwest Book Review *
PRAISE FOR THE TRANSLATOR'S HANDBOOK . . . [J]ust about the most thoroughgoing manual I have seen in many a moon. -- Gregory Rabassa, Distinguished Professor, Queens College and The Graduate School, CUNY
PRAISE FOR THE TRANSLATOR'S HANDBOOK Very well conceived . . . excellent, useful, and beautiful -- Marina Orellana
Translation is more than turning perro into dog. The Global Translator's Handbook analyzes the principles of translation as Morry Sofer advises both current and aspiring translators to help them better understand language between cultures and how to foster that comprehension. With resources and references recommended for further translation understanding, Sofer touches on recent developments in technology and new media, and how translation is best applied to them. The Global Translator's Handbook is a must for any linguist who wants to better apply their language skills to translation be it for career or other purpose. * Midwest Book Review *
This book could have a home in careers libraries or in US public libraries. * s *

About Morry Sofer

Morry Sofer is the founder of leading translation company Schreiber Translations, Inc., author of many books on translation, and editor of several dictionaries.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Warning-Disclaimer Welcome! Introduction How to Get the Most Out of This Handbook Chapter 1: The Uses of This Handbook Chapter 2: Historical Overview of Translation Chapter 3: Requisites for Professional Translators Chapter 4: Translator's Self-Evaluation Chapter 5: Translation Problems Chapter 6: Translation Techniques Chapter 7: Translation, Computers, and the Internet Chapter 8: Dictionaries, Reference Literature, and Terminology Management Chapter 9: Key Translation Areas Chapter 10: How to Operate Successfully as a Freelance Translator Chapter 11: Sources of Translation Work Chapter 12: A Career as an In-House Translator Chapter 13: Training Programs Chapter 14: Oral Interpretation Chapter 15: Translators' Organizations Chapter 16: Translation: A Lifelong Career Appendix 1: Dictionaries and Reference Literature Appendix 2: Where to Find Dictionaries Appendix 3: Foreign-Language Software Sources Appendix 4: Sources of Translation Work Appendix 5: Translation Courses and Programs Appendix 6: Translator Organizations Appendix 7: Translator Accreditation Appendix 8: Professional Periodicals for Translators Bibliography Index

Additional information

GOR010389306
9781589797598
1589797590
The Global Translator's Handbook by Morry Sofer
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor Trade Publishing
20121216
350
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