Abstract from the Encyclopedia of Translation Studies

With the superb knowledge of more than 90 contributors from more than 30 countries, the highly regarded "Encyclopedia of Translation Studies" provides a detailed overview of translation studies, which is suitable for anyone who loves translation. It is an ideal reference work for academics or professionals.

The first part of the book covers the conceptual framework of the subject, with detailed topics including: drama, literature and poetry translation, machine translation, and terminology database.

The second part introduces the translation history of major cultural and linguistic groups in the world, containing more than 30 items.