Overview

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.

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Author:   Kathleen Davis ,  ANTHONY PYM
Publisher:   St Jerome Publishing
Imprint:   St Jerome Publishing
Volume:   v. 8
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.330kg
ISBN:  

9781900650281

ISBN 10:   1900650282
Pages:   126
Publication Date:   01 July 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction Section I: Translatability and Untranslatability Chapter 1: Différance Difference at the Origin Saussure and Differences The difference of différance Conclusion Chapter 2: The Limit Singularity and Generality Text Writing Conclusion Chapter 3: Iterability Stability and Instability The Supplement Sur-vival Conclusion: Institutions, Kingdoms, and Property Section II: Implications for Translation Theory Introduction Chapter 4: Unloading Terms Decision Intention Communication Conclusion Chapter 5: Translating Derrida Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak Alan Bass Geoff Bennington and Ian McLeod 'The Measure of Translation Effects' Conclusion Chapter 6: Response and Responsibility Aporias 'Relevant' Translation 'Mercy Seasons Justice' Conclusion References Index

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... a thoughtful, competent, well-organized reflection on some of the possibilities that can be explored in the fertile ground in which deconstruction and translation meet and enrich one another. (Rosemary Arrojo, Target)

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