Applying Luhmann to Translation Studies: Translation in Society (Routledge Advances in Translation and Interpreting Studies)

This book deals with one of the most prominent and promising developments in modern Translation Studies--the sociology of translation. Tyulenev develops an original way of applying Luhmann's Social Systems Theory to translation, viewing translation as a social-systemic boundary phenomenon. The book consists of two major parts: in the first, translation is described as a system in its own right with its systemic properties; in the second part, translation is viewed as a social subsystem and as a boundary phenomenon in the overall social system. Read more... This Book Deals With One Of The Most Prominent And Promising Developments In Modern Translation Studies--the Sociology Of Translation. Tyulenev Develops An Original Way Of Applying Luhmann's Social Systems Theory To Translation, Viewing Translation As A Social-systemic Boundary Phenomenon. The Book Consists Of Two Major Parts: In The First, Translation Is Described As A System In Its Own Right With Its Systemic Properties; In The Second Part, Translation Is Viewed As A Social Subsystem And As A Boundary Phenomenon In The Overall Social System. Sergey Tyulenev. Includes Bibliographical References.