Isn t translation all about saying exactly the same thing in another language? Aren t national images totally outdated in this era of globalization? Most people might agree but this book amply illustrates how persistent and multifaceted cliches on translation and nation can be. Time and again, translating involves making transfer choices and these choices are never neutral. Though globalization has seemingly all but erased national ideologies and cultural borders, such ideologies and borders continue to play a determining role in conflicts, identity politics and cultural profiles.
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