Ideology, Censorship and Translation

This volume explores ideology, censorship, and translation through case studies and theoretical analyses from different periods and genres, focusing on the ethical and ideological implications for the translator and re-examining the roles of ideologists and censors. It establishes the translator's scope of action and contributes new ideas to elucidate their role throughout history and current practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume invites us to delve into the realms of ideology, censorship, and translation by embracing a diverse range of perspectives. It presents a wealth of case studies and theoretical analyses spanning different historical periods, focusing on a wide array of genres, themes, and audiences. By addressing issues that have hitherto been insufficiently interconnected and drawing from a multitude of disciplines, the authors undertake a thorough analysis of authentic translation work, procedures, and strategies.

The book delves into the ethical and ideological implications for the translator, reevaluates the roles of ideologists and censors—whether as individuals, representatives of groups, or as part of larger apparatuses—and establishes the boundaries of the translator's actions. The chapters presented herein offer fresh insights that shed light on the translator's historical role as well as contemporary practices. Collectively, by highlighting the interplay between ideology and censorship in the translation process, the authors establish a profound connection between the past and the present across diverse genres, cultural traditions, and audiences.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Perspectives: Studies in Translation Theory and Practice, further enriching the discourse on these critical topics in the field of translation studies.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367609900