Kelly, Nataly
Found in Translation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780399537974
- author:
- Kelly, Nataly
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PERIGEE
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 2 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Languages, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Translation is all around us, yet often goes unseen until now. Found in Translation reveals the complex ways that translation shapes our world.
The authors explore how translation affects everything from sacred texts to everyday life, highlighting its role in spreading culture, driving global trade, and preventing conflicts. Examples include the crucial work of translators at Google, NASA, and the United Nations.
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