Translating National Identities Between China and the West
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Translating National Identities Between China and the West

Diplomatic Political Discourse 1792–1867

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Translating National Identities Between China and the West

Diplomatic Political Discourse 1792–1867

About this book

This book explores the discursive construction of national identities in diplomatic political discourse, focusing on translation's pivotal role. It examines diplomatic exchanges between China and the West from 1792 to 1867, a period marked by China's national identity crisis. By combining Descriptive Translation Studies (DTS) with Discourse-Historical Approach (DHA), the book uncovers how translation shaped the national identities of both China and the West during a time of intercultural conflict and change.

Through the analysis of 29 authentic historical documents, the book offers a groundbreaking analysis of how translators at the Qing court initially portrayed China as superior and the West as inferior. However, as China's global position shifted, so did its translation strategies, gradually transforming China's national identity to be seen as equal to the West. During diplomatic interactions, translators played a crucial role in shaping perceptions of both Chinese and Western identities, thereby influencing international relations.

Essential for scholars and students of translation studies, political discourse, and Chinese history, this book goes beyond traditional analysis, offering a new perspective on the intricate relationship between translation, power, and identity. Its blend of qualitative and quantitative methods provides a comprehensive view of East-West relations during a pivotal period in world history.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Table of Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. List of Tables
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. List of abbreviations
  11. Preliminary remarks
  12. 1 Introduction
  13. 2 Contextualization: World order and national identity
  14. 3 Conceptual problems: Discourse, diplomatic discourse, identity, national identity, ideology
  15. 4 Political discourse analysis: A discursive and a translation perspective
  16. 5 Theoretical consideration: Descriptive translation studies and critical discourse analysis
  17. 6 Research design: Methodology and data processing
  18. 7 Corpus analysis: Translation of national affiliations and forms of address in diplomatic discourse between China and the West (1792–1867)
  19. 8 Conclusions
  20. References
  21. Appendices (Chronological Order)
  22. Index