Translating Dissent: Voices From and With the Egyptian Revolution

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Literature: history & criticis

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Wordery

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Taylor & francis

Translating Dissent: Voices From and With the Egyptian Revolution : Routledge : 9781138929869 : 1138929867 : 16 Nov 2015 : *Written by the winners of the Inttranews Linguists of the Year award for 2016!* Discursive and non-discursive interventions in the political arena are heavily mediated by various acts of translation that enable protest movements to connect across the globe. Focusing on the Egyptian experience since 2011, this volume brings together a unique group of activists who are able to reflect on the complexities, challenges and limitations of one or more forms of translation and its impact on their ability to interact with a variety of domestic and global audiences. Drawing on a wide range of genres and modalities, from documentary film and subtitling to oral narratives, webcomics and street art, the 18 essays reveal the dynamics and complexities of translation in protest movements across the world. Each unique contribution demonstrates some aspect of the interdependenc

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