Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Arnall, Gavin / Chenoweth, Katie (eds.), Universality and Translation: Sites of Struggle in Philosophy and Politics. 320 pp. 2025:1 (Fordham U. Pr., US) <728-56>
ISBN 978-1-5315-0856-2 hard ¥26,950.- (税込) US$ 125.00
ISBN 978-1-5315-0857-9 paper ¥7,546.- (税込) US$ 35.00

Within contemporary theory, the concepts of translation and universality have frequently been associated with different and even opposed philosophical and political projects: watchwords of either domination or liberation, the erasure of difference or the defense of difference. The universalizing drives of capitalism, colonialism, and other systems of oppression have precipitated widespread suspicion of any appeal to universality. This has led some, in turn, to champion the very notion of universality as antithetical to these systems of oppression. Similarly, recent scholarship has begun to grapple with the fundamental role of translation not only in forging inclusive democratic politics but also, by contrast, in violence, including imperial expansion and global war. The present volume advocates neither for nor against translation or universality as such. Instead, it attends to their insurmountable ambiguity and equivocity, the tensions and contradictions that are internal to both concepts and that exist between them. Indeed, the wager of this volume is that translation, universality, and their relationship name irreducible yet overlapping sites of struggle for a diverse array of struggles on the Left. Drawing from multiple intellectual traditions and orientations, with a special emphasis on deconstruction and Marxism, this volume both reveals and participates in a subterranean current of thought committed to theorizing the dynamic, plural, and ultimately inextricable relationship between translation and universality. Its contributors approach this problem in ways that challenge and unsettle dominant trends within translation studies and critical and postcolonial theory, thereby opening new lines of inquiry within and beyond these fields. Contributors: Ben Conisbee Baer, Barbara Cassin, Souleymane Bachir Diagne, Cate Reilly, Peter Thomas, Gavin Walker, Naomi Waltham-Smith, Gary Wilder

Malamatidou, Sofia, Translating Tourism: Cross-Linguistic Differences of Alternative Worldviews. (Palgrave Studies in Translating and Interpreting) 334 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-455>
ISBN 978-3-031-49348-5 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book provides a large-scale empirical multilingual study of crosslinguistic differences in the language of destination promotion. The book explores how tourism texts are negotiated in translation, and how the translated texts reflect and reconcile different worldviews, that of the destination population and that of the tourist. Using the 2-million-word TrAIL (Tourism Across and & In-between Languages) corpus, which includes examples from official tourism websites in English, French, Greek, and Russian as well as translations between these languages, the author explores the differences in the key linguistic means used in destination promotion and what these linguistic choices can tell us about how these societies view the world around them differently. The book's interdisciplinary focus makes it relevant to not only practising translators, but also students and scholars interested in issues surrounding tourism, promotion, and translation, as well as destination promoters who want to better understand the role that language and translation play in tourism promotion.

Dornbierer-Stuart, Joanna, The Origins of Language: An Introduction to Evolutionary Linguistics. 185 pp. 2024:8 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-1604>
ISBN 978-3-031-54937-3 paper ¥9,412.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book offers an introduction to the multidisciplinary subject of evolutionary linguistics, which seeks to explain the biological origins of language and its subsequent development in humans. Roughly six million years ago, a branch of hominids from the forests of East Africa started to thrive in the drier environment created by the East African Rift System. A host of physical developments culminated in the brains of early humans increasing dramatically in size and cognitive power. Influenced by a unique and complex social organisation, communication signals became much more diverse and dependent on memory and learning mechanisms. But language is not only used to interact with our fellow beings. It is also closely connected to our thoughts. This makes language a biological, social, cultural and cognitive phenomenon all at once. What precise role did each of these aspects play in the emergence of language and how were they all coordinated to produce the most sophisticated communication system in the animal kingdom? The book aims to answer these questions and open up the fascinating world of evolutionary linguistics. It is not only aimed at scholars of linguistics, but also students from other disciplines (e.g., psychology, anthropology, evolutionary biology and cognitive science) who have an academic interest in language but may be approaching linguistics for the first time. In addition, the book should appeal to anyone with an interest in the workings of language in general, as well as advanced learners of English.

Collins, Chris, Principles of Argument Structure: A Merge-Based Approach. (Linguistic Inquiry Monographs) 210 pp. 2024:9 (MIT Pr., US) <728-1788>
ISBN 978-0-262-54827-4 paper ¥7,546.- (税込) US$ 35.00 *

Newman, Elise, When Arguments Merge. (Linguistic Inquiry Monographs) 230 pp. 2024:10 (MIT Pr., US) <728-1792>
ISBN 978-0-262-54910-3 paper ¥9,702.- (税込) US$ 45.00 *

Peng, Yuhong / Huang, Huihui / Li, Defeng (eds.), New Advances in Translation Technology: Applications and Pedagogy. (New Frontiers in Translation Studies) 282 pp. 2024 (Springer, GW) <728-1793>
ISBN 978-981-9729-57-9 hard ¥23,536.- (税込) EUR 99.99

From using machine learning to shave seconds off translations, to using natural language processing for accurate real-time translation services, this book covers all the aspects. The world of translation technology is ever-evolving, making the task of staying up to date with the most advanced methods a daunting yet rewarding undertaking. That is why we have edited this book-to provide readers with an up-to-date guide to the new advances in translation technology. In this book, readers can expect to find a comprehensive overview of all the latest developments in the field of translation technology. Not only that, the authors dive into the exciting possibilities of artificial intelligence in translation, exploring its potential to revolutionize the way languages are translated and understood. The authors also explore aspects of the teaching of translation technology. Teaching translation technology to students is essential in ensuring the future of this field. With advances in technology such as machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence, it is important to equip students with the skills to keep up with the latest developments in the field. This book is the definitive guide to translation technology and all of its associated potential. With chapters written by leading translation technology experts and thought leaders, this book is an essential point of reference for anyone looking to understand the breathtaking potential of translation technology.

Janicki, Karol, Communication, Meaning and Misconceptions: How to Help, Heal and Hurt with Language. 201 pp. 2024:6 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-1217>
ISBN 978-3-031-52504-9 paper ¥15,297.- (税込) EUR 64.99

This book covers several related topics anchored in the idea of how meaning is created. The central focus in the book is, however, on how language awareness may help us communicate smoothly and solve social problems. The book takes up language misconceptions and their social significance, and promotes the view that regarding meaning (and language in general) as open and flexible, rather than closed and rigid, may lead to critical thinking, innovation, and creativity. The book covers topics such as words and things, words and emotions, fake news and hate speech, and it has been written in the form of short informal dialogues to engage readers and make linguistic concepts accessible.