Compact and concise, the dictionary includes more than 16,000 entries in clear, easy-to-read format.

Unlike other available translation manuals, this guide transcends the crude dichotomies of 'literal' vs. 'free' translation, 'specialized' vs. 'general', 'communicative' vs. 'semantic'. It concentrates instead on developing a sensitivity to text-types and a deeper understanding of the demands that a given type makes on the translator. In addition, those who follow this guide will acquire the analytical tools needed to make meaningful comments about translation and translations.