Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Schnurr, Stephanie, Exploring Professional Communication: Language in Action. 2nd ed. (Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics) 328 pp. 2024:8 (Routledge, UK) <723-831>
ISBN 978-1-03-245996-7 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-245995-0 paper ¥11,107.- (税込) GB￡ 38.99 *

Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in applied linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning postgraduate studies, or taking an introductory MA course, as well as for advanced undergraduates. Titles in the series are also ideal for language professionals returning to academic study. The books take an innovative 'practice-to-theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations. Additional features include tasks with commentaries, a glossary of key terms and an annotated further reading section. Exploring Professional Communication provides an accessible overview of the vast field of communication in professional contexts from an applied linguistics perspective. It explores the nature of professional communication by discussing various fundamental topics relevant for an understanding of this area. The book is divided into eight chapters, each dealing with a specific area of professional communication, such as genres of professional communication, identities in the workplace and key issues of gender, leadership and culture. Although the book's main approach to professional communication is an applied linguistics one, it also draws on insights from a range of other disciplines. This second edition has been substantially revised and updated and includes coverage of the most recent developments in the area. New topics include:Remote and virtual communication, as well as technology-assisted communicationThe impact of the pandemic on professional communicationGender in professional communication post-#metooIntersectional issuesA new chapter on researching professional communicationThroughout, Stephanie Schnurr takes an interactive approach that is reflected in the numerous examples of authentic discourse data, from a variety of written, spoken and multimodal contexts. Exploring Professional Communication is critical reading for postgraduate and upper undergraduate students of applied linguistics and communication studies.

東アジアの翻訳ハンドブック
Meade, Ruselle / Shih, Claire / Kim, Kyung Hye (eds.), Routledge Handbook of East Asian Translation. (Routledge Studies in East Asian Translation) 480 pp. 2024:8 (Routledge, UK) <723-1422>
ISBN 978-1-03-217072-5 hard ¥58,404.- (税込) GB￡ 205.00 *

Routledge Handbook of East Asian Translation showcases new research and developments in translation studies within the East Asian context.This handbook draws attention to the diversity of scholarship on translation in East Asia, and its relevance to a variety of established and emerging fields. It focuses on hitherto less-explored interactions, such as intra-Asian translation encounters, translation of minority languages, and translation between East Asian and non-European languages, while also contributing to a thriving body of historical scholarship on East Asian translation traditions. Contributions reflect a growing awareness of the cultural and linguistic heterogeneity within nations, and the reality of multilingualism and plurilingualism among many communities in East Asia. A wide variety of translatorial practices are discussed, including the creative use of Chinese in Japanese-language novels, the use of translation to evade censorship online, community theatre translation, and translation of picture books. The volume also includes contributions by practitioners, who reflect on their experiences of translation and of developing training programmes for community interpreters.This handbook will appeal to researchers and students of translation and interpreting studies. Chapters are likely to be of value to those working, not only in East Asian studies, but also disciplines such as literary studies, global cultural studies, and LGBT+ studies.

Moorkens, Joss / Way, Andy / Lankford, Seamus, Automating Translation. (Routledge Introductions to Translation and Interpreting) 256 pp. 2024:8 (Routledge, UK) <723-1423>
ISBN 978-1-03-246352-0 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-243680-7 paper ¥9,968.- (税込) GB￡ 34.99 *

Translation technology is essential for translation students, practising translators, and those working as part of the language services industry, but looming above others are the tools for automating translation: machine translation and, more recently, generative AI based on large language models (LLMs).This book, authored by leading experts, demystifies machine translation, explaining its origins, its training data, how neural machine translation and LLMs work, how to measure their quality, how translators interact with contemporary systems for automating translation, and how readers can build their own machine translation or LLM. In later chapters, the scope of the book expands to look more broadly at translation automation in audiovisual translation and localisation. Importantly, the book also examines the sociotechnical context, focusing on ethics and sustainability. Enhanced with activities, further reading and resource links, including online support material on the Routledge Translation studies portal, this is an essential textbook for students of translation studies, trainee and practising translators, and users of MT and multilingual LLMs.

G.K.プラム著　英語文法に関する真実
Pullum, Geoffrey K., The Truth About English Grammar. 176 pp. 2024 (Polity Pr., UK) <723-1424>
ISBN 978-1-5095-6054-7 hard ¥5,390.- (税込) US$ 25.00 *

Do you worry that your understanding of English grammar isn't what it should be? It may not be your fault. For hundreds of years, vague and confused ideas about how to state the rules have been passed down from one generation to the next. The available books for the general reader - thousands of them, shamelessly plagiarizing each other - repeat the same misguided definitions and generalizations that appeared in the schoolbooks used by your great-great-grandparents.Geoffrey K. Pullum thinks you deserve better. In this book he breaks away from the tradition. Presupposing no prior knowledge or technical terms, he provides an informal introduction to the essential concepts underlying grammar and usage. With his foundation, you will be equipped to understand the classification of words, the structure of phrases and clauses, and why some supposed grammar rules are really just myths. Also covered are some of the key points about spelling, apostrophes, hyphens, capitalization, and punctuation.Illuminating, witty, and incisive, The Truth About English Grammar is a vital book for all who love writing, reading, and thinking about English.

Szarkowska, Agnieszka / Jankowska, Anna, Introducing Audiovisual Translation. 248 pp. 2024:8 (Routledge, UK) <723-1426>
ISBN 978-0-367-48125-4 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-48123-0 paper ¥9,968.- (税込) GB￡ 34.99 *

This user-friendly textbook offers comprehensive insights into all facets of audiovisual translation and media localisation.Serving as a comprehensive guide spanning seven chapters, it begins by introducing audiovisual translation (AVT). It goes on to explore the historical backdrop and highlights the distinctions from traditional written text translation. The authors expertly navigate you through the primary AVT modalities: interlingual subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, subtitling for the deaf and hard of hearing, live subtitling, and audio description.A blend of theoretical concepts and practical, real-world examples in various languages ensures a seamless understanding of the fundamental principles of AVT. The book clearly guides you through the most important aspects of each type of AVT.Designed for those exploring various AVT forms, budding audiovisual translators, and those interested in contemporary AVT trends and research, this book is an invaluable resource for students of translation and linguistics and for educators in AVT across higher education and media localisation programmes.