Routledge Handbook of Translation and Culture

The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Culture provides a comprehensive overview of the ways in which translation studies has informed and been informed by interdisciplinary approaches to culture, covering core issues and topics, historical and religious case studies, translation and social contexts, cultural resistance, indigenous cultures, cultural representation, translation and culture in professional settings, and popular fiction and graphic novels. It is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in translation and interpreting studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 644 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Culture is a comprehensive volume that brings together thirty-two expert chapters on the intersection of translation studies and culture. It explores how translation studies has influenced and been influenced by interdisciplinary approaches to culture, covering a wide range of topics and issues. The book is divided into five sections, each addressing a different aspect of the relationship between translation and culture. The first section provides a foundation for understanding the core issues and topics in translation studies, while the second section examines the relationship between translation and cultural narratives, drawing on historical and religious case studies. The third section explores the impact of translation on social contexts, including cultural resistance, indigenous cultures, and cultural representation. The fourth section focuses on translation and cultural creativity, citing examples from popular fiction and graphic novels. Finally, the fifth section examines translation and culture in professional settings, including the cultures of science, legal settings, and intercultural businesses. This handbook is an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers working in translation and interpreting studies, providing a comprehensive overview of the field and its interdisciplinary nature.

Weight: 1148g
Dimension: 174 x 245 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367783952