Systematically Analysing Indirect Translations: Putting the Concatenation Effect Hypothesis to the Test

This book explores the concatenation effect hypothesis in indirect translations through digital humanities methodologies. It provides an overview of the hypothesis and focuses on specific linguistic, stylistic, and visual features to assess its evidence. The aim is to spark curiosity and creativity in translation studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume employs digital humanities methodologies to investigate the concatenation effect hypothesis, which posits that indirect translations often omit or modify foreign elements while also failing to explicitly identify themselves as translations. The book commences by presenting the methodological framework that will be applied throughout the subsequent chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of the hypothesis. The subsequent chapters delve into specific aspects of the hypothesis, focusing on linguistic, stylistic, and visual features of indirect translations. These features serve as evidence to evaluate whether and to what extent the concatenation effect is present in a particular example.

The primary objective of the book is not to either validate or refute the validity of the concatenation effect hypothesis or provide conclusive answers to the research questions posed. Rather, its overarching goal is to ignite curiosity and stimulate the creativity of students and researchers in the field of translation studies, particularly those who may have previously overlooked the relevance of indirect translation to their work. By exploring the complexities and nuances of indirect translation, this volume aims to expand the horizons of translation research and encourage scholars to approach the study of translation from fresh and innovative perspectives.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 157 x 236 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367244842