Translation and Chinese modernity / Luo Xuanmin ; translated by Hu Zhengmao.
| Author/creator | Luo, Xuanmin |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Peter Lang, [2022] |
| Description | xii, 198 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Fan yi yu Zhongguo xian dai xing. English |
| Contents | Reforming the old and establishing the new: translation for linguistic and social change -- Carrying on the heritage to further the pursuit: translation as an act of research and education -- Bridging the gap for better interchange: translation as cultural dissemination and construction -- Seeking new insights from other fields: translation as an interdisciplinary endeavor. |
| Abstract | "Inextricably intertwined, translation has played an irreplaceable role in constructing Chinese modernity. This is first reflected in its contribution to reforming the old and establishing the new in early 20th-century China, especially in its linguistic literary and social changes spearheaded by Yan Fu, Liang Qichao and Lu Xun. As an educational act, translation carries on the cultural heritage for the betterment of Chinese society, reflected in the efforts of Hu Shi, Zhao Yuanren's translation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the Tsing Hua Weekly under Tsinghua University then as individual and institutional contributions to China's modernity. As a powerful medium for cultural dissemination and construction, translation bridges the gap for better interchange between Chinese culture and those of other nations in the context of mass media and globalization. As an interdisciplinary endeavor, translation also constantly seeks insights from other fields, thus reflecting the very essence of modernity. Drawing on a wealth of historical evidence and current theoretical research, this book portrays a cogent picture of how translation has been facilitating China's progress towards modernity since the early 20th century. By synthesizing the relevant studies on the topic, the book paves the way for an even broader and more in-depth exploration of translation in China's modernity. This title will be an essential reference for students, scholars and general readers who are interested in translation in China and its contribution to Chinese modernity, including courses on the Chinese history of translation or modernity in China"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022003642 |
| ISBN | 9781433163487 (hardback ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
| ISBN | (mobi) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |