Summary:
This is the first anthology of translation studies edited by two leading Chinese scholars in the field published in the English speaking world. The essays deal with translation studies in a global/local context and from a Chinese perspective. Such cutting edge theoretic topics as globalisation, postcolonial theory, diaspora writing, polysystem theory, and East-West comparative literature and culture studies are discussed in an in-depth and accessible way.
Review:
The book successfully globalizes the research results on translation studies made by domestic Chinese researchers. This anthology excels in its richness and depth thanks to its refreshing views and critical perspectives. Extensive research by each contributor is conspicuous and highly appreciated. All in all, the book stands out as a fine collection of contemporary translation and cross-cultural studies that surely deepens our understanding of the underrepresented Chinese research community.
Ka-wai Yeung, Hang Seng School of Commerce in Linguist List 19.3819 The book does credit to the editors who present a wide-ranging and comprehensive insight into the international discussion of globalisation and localisation with a focus on China. The book is recommended for its overall quality and its topicality.
Vladimir Khairoulline, Ufa, Russia on www.language-international.net Translation, Globalisation and Localisation is an important and altogether timely contribution to a greater conversation about the meanings of globalization and cultural translation. Robert E. Hegel, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA This rich, searching and detailed collection of essays provides fine insight into a cluster of related issues: translation itself, globalization, postocloniality, hegemony and appropriation, modes of cultural analysis. This fine collection shows how effectively rigorous academic analysis can deepen our understanding of contemporary social realities. Richard Freadman, Lingnan University, Hong Kong.
Author Biography:
Wang Ning is Professor of English and Director of the Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, Tsinghua University. Apart from his numerous publications in Chinese, his English articles frequently appear in journals such as New Literary History, Critical Inquiry, boundary 2, ARIEL, Neohelicon, Perspectives: Studies in Translatology, Comparative Literature Studies, Modern Language Quarterly and Semiotica. His most recent publication in English is Globalisation and Cultural Translation (2004).
Sun Yifeng is Head and Associate Professor of Department of Translation at Lingnan University, Hong Kong. He is the author of several books and numerous articles in Chinese and English. His most recent book in English is entitled Misplaced Anxiety and Cultural Identity: Translations of Foreign Otherness is forthcoming.
Readership Level:
Postgraduate, Research / Professional, Undergraduate
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