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Explore new perspectives on translation theory with Deconstruction and Translation by Kathleen Davis. Published by Routledge, this book examines how the insights of French philosopher Jacques Derrida can change how we view practical and theoretical translation problems. Instead of seeing translation as a simple transfer of meaning or a passive reproduction of a text, this work challenges the idea of a stable source text or a single transcendent meaning. By moving away from the concept of a fixed origin, Davis highlights the freedom and individual responsibility held by the translator. This text provides a thorough survey of a complex field, starting with an analysis of the proper name as a model for the problem of signification. It is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in how deconstruction impacts the way we understand language, meaning, and the act of translating between different linguistic systems.

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Examines translation through the lens of Jacques Derrida's philosophical insights.

Challenges traditional views of translation as mere meaning transfer or passive reproduction.

Discusses the individual responsibility and freedom inherent in the translator's role.

Provides a detailed survey of complex theoretical problems within the field of translation.

Includes an analysis of the proper name to explain models of signification.

Offers a rethinking of the concept of a stable source text and transcendent meaning.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 February 2016
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23 January 2016

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