At a time when millions travel around the planet
- some by choice some driven by economic or political exile
- translation of the written & spoken word is of ever increasing importance This guide presents readers with an accessible & engaging introduction to the valuable position translation holds within literature & society Leading translation theorist Susan Bassnett traces the history of translation examining the ways translation is currently utilized as a burgeoning interdisciplinary activity & extending her analysis into developing areas such as developing technologies & new media forms Translation Studies fourth edition displays the importance of translation across disciplines & is essential reading for students & scholars of translation literary studies globalisation studies & ancient & modern languages