The aim of this volume is to use the problematic of translation in
both its metaphorical and literal acceptations in order to explore
the concept of identity and its manifestations in cultural,
artistic and literary production, particularly, but not
exclusively, in postcolonial societies which have recently
undergone profound upheaval. The changing nature of identity in its
local and global manifestations is examined as well as the manner
in which an identity may be "translated" for the consumption of a
specific market. To what extent can translation and the adaptation
that it implies furnish access to a foreign culture? Is it possible
or even desirable to attempt to transcend cultural barriers through
translation and/or adaptation, whether the translator's agenda be
literary, political, ethical or even metaphysical? When we attempt
to transfer meaning from one medium or language to another what are
the challenges and pitfalls facing the cultural interpreter or
"translator". In an era of late-capitalist globalisation of culture
has homogenisation replaced local specificity or is the latter
merely recuperated as a facet of marketing strategy? These are some
of the questions which will be addressed by the authors of the
pieces collected here as they seek to negotiate a philosophy of
translation for the beginning of the twenty-first century.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
