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Eco-Translation: Translation and Ecology in the Age of the Anthropocene
Michael Cronin
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Description for Eco-Translation: Translation and Ecology in the Age of the Anthropocene
Paperback. Series: New Perspectives in Translation and Interpreting Studies. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: CFP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 21. Weight in Grams: 300.
Ecology has become a central question governing the survival and sustainability of human societies, cultures and languages. In this timely study, Michael Cronin investigates how the perspective of the Anthropocene, or the effect of humans on the global environment, has profound implications for the way translation is considered in the past, present and future. Starting with a deep history of translation and ranging from food ecology to inter-species translation and green translation technology, this thought-provoking book offers a challenging and ultimately hopeful perspective on how translation can play a vital role in the future survival of the planet.
Ecology has become a central question governing the survival and sustainability of human societies, cultures and languages. In this timely study, Michael Cronin investigates how the perspective of the Anthropocene, or the effect of humans on the global environment, has profound implications for the way translation is considered in the past, present and future. Starting with a deep history of translation and ranging from food ecology to inter-species translation and green translation technology, this thought-provoking book offers a challenging and ultimately hopeful perspective on how translation can play a vital role in the future survival of the planet.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
New Perspectives in Translation and Interpreting Studies
Condition
New
Weight
299g
Number of Pages
178
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138916845
SKU
V9781138916845
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Reviews for Eco-Translation: Translation and Ecology in the Age of the Anthropocene
Reading this book will enlighten readers and raise awareness of eco-translation as a concept in general and draws timely attention to the visibility and viability of translation in particular. Aditya Kumar Panda - National Translation Mission, Central Institute of Indian languages, Mysore, India.