Deconstruction and Translation

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

Autorentext

Kathleen Davis

Klappentext

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

Zusammenfassung
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

Inhalt

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