As an interdisciplinary area of research, translation studies attracts students and scholars with a wide range of backgrounds, who then need to face the challenge of accounting for a complex object of enquiry that does not adapt itself well to traditional methods in other fields of investigation. This book addresses the needs of such scholars – whether they are students doing research at postgraduate level or more experienced researchers who want to familiarize themselves with methods ...

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Offers an introduction to sociology text that applies and relates key sociological concepts and theories to the forces of globalization-forces shaping virtually every aspect of daily life. This book discusses forces such as social robotics, social relationships in the digital age , mass surveillance and the industrial food system.

Third edition of Chukyu kara manabu nihongo: Temabetsu, a book geared towards teaching through themes. The focus of this type of methodology is to present a universal subject that appeals to students' interests. Together with the teacher, the students discuss and express their opinions on the subject. The book provides the elements needed to prepare a speech, such as a text of 500 - 900 words, vocabulary, specific expressions, etc. This book is aimed at intermediate level students. The book h...

Aviation networks play a critical role in the success of today’s airlines and airports. This book provides insight on all aspects of modern network strategies and structures, ranging from market research to hub design, operations, organization, alliances, benchmarking, and antitrust issues. Considering both the airline and the airport perspectives, the book explains the economics of connectivity or productivity-driven hub structures through basic mathematics, which helps the reader to compr...

This book helps advanced learners to improve their Korean skills and understand Korean society and culture in a deeper level by reading newspapers and listening to the news. The learners will study vocabulary and practice to logically express their own opinion about various topics such as politics, society, global issues, culture, science, education, economy, security, and environment after reading or listen to some contents about them.

Few philosophers have been the subject of as much or as intense debate, yet almost everyone agrees on one thing: Jean-Jacques Rousseau is among the most important and influential thinkers in the history of political philosophy. This book brings together fresh translations of three of Rousseau's works.

This best-selling comprehensive descriptive grammar forms a complete course, ideal for all students studying English Language, whether on a course or for self-study. Broadly based on Hallidayan systemic-functional grammar but also drawing on cognitive linguistics and discourse analysis, English Grammar is accessible, avoiding overly theoretical or technical explanations. Divided into 12 self-contained chapters based around language functions, each chapter is divided into units of class-length...

Language Practice for First New Edition is an in-depth, detailed approach to English grammar and vocabulary, providing clear grammar explanations, plenty of practice and regular review units. The accompanying MPO provides extra practice. Perfect for students preparing for the First exam, can be used in class or for self-study.

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This book examines the distinctive evolution of the political and economic relationships of East Asia. It does this by placing East Asian development in the unique historical circumstances that have underpinned its rise to power over the last few decades. This detailed analysis provides the basis for an assessment of a unified East Asian region.