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- Title
Die Gefahren und Risiken bei der Übersetzung von RegisternIndex, eine Geschichte des. Vom Suchen und Finden Dennis Duncan (Übersetzt von Ursel Schäfer). – München: Verlag Antje Kunstmann, 2022. – 376 S., ISBN 978-3-95614-513-1, 30. – Euro, E-Book (Epub), ISBN: 978-3-95614-527-8, 23,99 Euro
- Authors
Arnet, Samuel; Bosschieter, Pierke
- Abstract
The book review "The Dangers and Risks in the Translation of Registers Index, a History of" analyzes the translation of the book "Index, A History of" by Dennis Duncan. The translation has fundamental problems and errors in the indexes that affect the quality of an otherwise impeccable work. The book itself comprehensively examines the history of book indexes and indexing, emphasizing the importance of indexers in an information-driven world. Problems with the design of the indexes and the alphabetical arrangement of entries are also highlighted. The text criticizes the index of a translated edition of the book and points out numerous errors. It is recommended that a professional indexer create the index from scratch or at least assist in the translation. Concrete examples of errors in cross-references and citations are provided. The text concludes with the hope that these errors will be corrected in a possible new edition.
- Subjects
INDEXING; INDEXES; CONCRETE; TRANSLATING &; interpreting; HAZARDS
- Publication
Information -- Wissenschaft und Praxis, 2024, Vol 75, Issue 1, p64
- ISSN
1434-4653
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1515/iwp-2023-2043