Translation and the History of Knowledge - by Barbara Jiawei Li & James St André (Hardcover)

About the Book

Translation and the History of Knowledge is an anthology honoring Professor Lawrence Wang-chi Wong's contributions to translation studies and Chinese translation history

Book Synopsis

Translation and the History of Knowledge is an anthology honoring Professor Lawrence Wang-chi Wong's contributions to translation studies and Chinese translation history. This volume comprises 14 articles by leading scholars from diverse disciplines, including translation studies, comparative literature, and East Asian studies, to examine the multifaceted role of translation in knowledge production and transmission. Spanning from the Jesuits' cross-cultural communication in the 17th century to the translational efforts of sinologists and missionaries in the 20th century, these articles highlight not only the cultural mediation by Western and Chinese scholars but also the pivotal role of translation in shaping cultural ideas.

Review Quotes

This rich collection impressively captures the multifaceted nature of translation as a vehicle for knowledge transmission and cultural exchange across centuries of Sino-Western interactions. It will undoubtedly become an essential resource for scholars of translation studies, Chinese history, and intercultural exchange--a rare and valuable contribution to our understanding of how knowledge traverses linguistic and cultural boundaries.--Li Dechao, Professor, Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

About the Author

James St. André is Chairman and Professor of the Department of Translation, and Director of Centre for Translation Technology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Barbara Jiawei Li is Lecturer in the Department of Translation at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.