ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ssp.2024.12.001
Joseph Lambert’s Translation Ethics: A Book Review
Brent Yan
Shandong University of Political Science and Law, Jinan 250014, Shandong, China.
*Corresponding author: Brent Yan
Published: December 18,2024
Abstract
Joseph Lambert's "Translation Ethics" probes into the ethical challenges within translation practice. It addresses linguistic accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and social responsibility while highlighting emerging dilemmas due to technological advancements. Through ten chapters, Lambert examines core concepts like fidelity, responsibility, and justice, emphasizing translators' roles as cultural mediators. He critiques professional codes of ethics and discusses contemporary issues impacting the industry, such as environmental sustainability. While some sections may be overly theoretical and lack focus on AI-powered translation technologies, the book offers profound insights into the complexities of translation ethics, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.
Keywords
Translation ethics; translation; fidelity; responsibility
References
Baker, M. (2014). The Changing Landscape of Translation and Interpreting Studies. In Sandra Bermann & Catherine Porter (Eds.), A Companion to Translation Studies (pp. 15-27). Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
Chesterman, A. (2009). The Name and Nature of Translator Studies. Hermes, 42, 13-22.
Lambert, J. (2023). Translation Ethics (Hardback; 192 p.). Routledge.
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Joseph Lambert’s Translation Ethics: A Book Review
How to cite this paper: Brent Yan. (2024). Joseph Lambert’s Translation Ethics: A Book Review. Sociology & Social Policy, 1(1), 1-3.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ssp.2024.12.001