nam a22 c 4500 btl.101/729010605 nljbp 250625022422.5 cr ||||||||||| 241216s2012 ne |||||||||||||||||eng|d 2012010744 9789027273819 (e-Book) nljbp eng nljbp nljbp PN241 418/.02 23 CFP bicssc LAN023000 bisacsh Delisle, Jean author Translators through History Revised edition Edited and directed by Jean Delisle and Judith Woodsworth Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2012 ©2012 1 online resource (xxv, 337 pp. ) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Benjamins Translation Library 0929-7316 101 Includes bibliographical references and index. Preface -- 1. Translators and the invention of alphabets -- 2. Translators and the development of national languages -- 3. Translators and the emergence of national literatures -- 4. Translators and the dissemination of knowledge -- 5. Translators and the reins of power -- 6. Translators and the spread of religions -- 7. Translators and the transmission of cultural values -- 8. Translators and the production of dictionaries -- 9. Interpreters and the making of history Acclaimed, when it first appeared, as a seminal work – a groundbreaking book that was both informative and highly readable – Translators through History is being released in a new edition, substantially revised and expanded by Judith Woodsworth. Translators have played a key role in intellectual exchange through the ages and across borders. This account of how they have contributed to the development of languages, the emergence of literatures, the dissemination of knowledge and the spread of values tells the story of world culture itself. Content has been updated, new elements introduced and recent directions in translation scholarship incorporated, providing fresh insights and a more nuanced view of past events. The bibliography contains over 100 new titles and illustrations have been refreshed and enhanced. An invaluable tool for students, scholars and professionals in the field of translation, the latest version of Translators through History remains a vital resource for researchers in other disciplines and a fascinating read for the wider public. Provided by publisher. History of linguistics Translation Studies Delisle, Jean editor Woodsworth, Judith editor Woodsworth, Judith editor Hardbound version: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2012 9789027224507 Paperback version: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2012 9789027224514 DOI https://doi.org/10.1075/btl.101 JB e-Platform https://www.jbe-platform.com/content/books/9789027273819