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"Translators through History" explores the crucial role translators have played in intellectual exchange across ages and borders. It details their contributions to the development of languages, the emergence of literatures, the dissemination of knowledge, and the spread of values, reflecting the story of world culture itself. The content has been updated with new elements and recent directions in translation scholarship, offering fresh insights and a more nuanced view of past events. The bibliography includes over 100 new titles, and illustrations have been refreshed and enhanced. This work serves as a vital resource for students, scholars, and professionals in the field of translation, as well as a fascinating read for the wider public.
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Translators Through History, Jean Delisle, Judith Woodsworth
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- Released
- 1995
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- Title
- Translators Through History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jean Delisle, Judith Woodsworth
- Publisher
- Unesco
- Released
- 1995
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 361
- ISBN10
- 9027216169
- ISBN13
- 9789027216168
- Series
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- "Translators through History" explores the crucial role translators have played in intellectual exchange across ages and borders. It details their contributions to the development of languages, the emergence of literatures, the dissemination of knowledge, and the spread of values, reflecting the story of world culture itself. The content has been updated with new elements and recent directions in translation scholarship, offering fresh insights and a more nuanced view of past events. The bibliography includes over 100 new titles, and illustrations have been refreshed and enhanced. This work serves as a vital resource for students, scholars, and professionals in the field of translation, as well as a fascinating read for the wider public.