History of Chinese Science Translation

Author: Li Nanqiu
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: ★ The book contains 800,000 words, totaling 651 pages, in hardcover binding, 16K size, published by the University Press of Science and Technology of China in its first edition and first printing in January 2006. It is a key book under the National "Nineteen-Five" Plan. ★ Rich in content—It not only discusses the history of foreign-to-Chinese translation in the history of scientific translation but also dedicates a special section to the history of Chinese-to-foreign translation. Additionally, it provides a systematic exploration of the challenging history of thousands of years of scientific interpreting, offering clear and well-structured discussions. Such a comprehensive and in-depth treatment of the history of scientific translation is rare in China. ★ Another feature of the book is its rich historical materials. Taking the history of interpreting as an example, it comprehensively introduces translators and translation activities in various fields such as diplomacy, foreign trade, education, science and technology, and military. After the Yuan and Ming dynasties, it focuses on the institutions that trained translation talents, with detailed discussions on the establishment and development of the Tongwen Guan and the training of modern diplomatic interpreters, reflecting the author's dedication to uncovering historical records. ★ Another distinctive feature is the use of statistical analysis methods for convincing comparative research. In the section on foreign-to-Chinese written translation history, it provides relatively accurate statistics on the number of translated books during three periods: the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the late Qing Dynasty, and the Republic of China. Similarly, it offers quantitative descriptions of the number of translated books published by various translation institutions and the number of Chinese-to-foreign translations during different periods. It is precisely the quantitative descriptions that give the periodization a tangible foundation and make it well-supported. History of Chinese Scientific Translation University Press of Science and Technology of China Li Nanqiu