Deconstruction and Translation

By:

Kathleen Davis

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Series:

Translation Theories Explored

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Deconstruction and Translation explains ways in which many practical and theoretical problems of translation can be rethought in the light of insights from the French philosopher Jacques Derrida. If there is no one origin, no transcendent meaning, and thus no stable source text, we can no longer talk of translation as meaning transfer or as passive reproduction. Kathleen Davis instead refers to the translator's freedom and individual responsibility. Her survey of this complex field begins from an analysis of the proper name as a model for the problem of signification and explains revised concepts of limits, singularity, generality, definitions of text, writing, iterability, meaning and intention. The implications for translation theory are then elaborated, complicating the desire for translatability and incorporating sharp critique of linguistic and communicative approaches to translation. The practical import of this approach is shown in analyses of the ways Derrida has been translated into English. In all, the text offers orientation and guidance through some of the most conceptually demanding and rewarding fields of contemporary translation theory.

Release date NZ

July 1st, 2001

Author

Kathleen Davis

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Undergraduate

Pages

126

Series

Translation Theories Explored

Dimensions

156x234x9

ISBN-13

9781900650281

Product ID

12269754

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