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Translation and Fantasy Literature in Taiwan: Translators as Cultural Brokers and Social Networkers
Y. Chung
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Description for Translation and Fantasy Literature in Taiwan: Translators as Cultural Brokers and Social Networkers
Hardback. This book examines the rise in popularity of fantasy literature in Taiwan and the crucial but often invisible role that translators have played in making this genre widely available. Topics covered include global fantasy fever, Chinese fantasy, game industry, the social status of translators, and the sociological direction of translations studies. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; CFB; CFP; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 146 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
This book examines the rise in popularity of fantasy literature in Taiwan and the crucial but often invisible role that translators have played in making this genre widely available. Topics covered include global fantasy fever, Chinese fantasy, game industry, the social status of translators, and the sociological direction of translations studies.
This book examines the rise in popularity of fantasy literature in Taiwan and the crucial but often invisible role that translators have played in making this genre widely available. Topics covered include global fantasy fever, Chinese fantasy, game industry, the social status of translators, and the sociological direction of translations studies.
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
180
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
172
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137332776
SKU
V9781137332776
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Y. Chung
Yu-Ling Chung is Assistant Professor at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. Her research interests include Translation Studies, Bible Literature, Fantasy Literature, Cultural Studies, Social Networking and Journalism. Yu-Ling has translated 7 books from English into Chinese.
Reviews for Translation and Fantasy Literature in Taiwan: Translators as Cultural Brokers and Social Networkers
"The book explores not only the dynamic, complex relationship between different elements in the translation field but also the roles of fantasy translators as social agents, and thereby it enriches the sociological study of translation as a social practice." - Linguist List "Chung's Translation and Fantasy Literature in Taiwan is an indispensable book for everyone interested in ... Read more