Description
By making a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis on the translation history of both the ancient Chinese legal classics and the modern laws and regulations, this book presents a full picture of development of Chinese legal translation. Legal translation in China has undergone twists and turns in the past and always lacked a systematic and comprehensive theoretical framework. Therefore, guided by the language planning theory, this book intends to build a theoretical framework for study and practices of legal translation in the New Era and provide a feasible path for general readers, students of relevant majors, and professionals interested in Chinese legal culture to get a refreshed understanding legal translation and legal culture promotion.
Table of Contents
Introduction.- The Linguistic Turn in Jurisprudence.- Legal Language.- Translation of Chinese Legal Classics.- Translation of Modern Laws and Regulations.- Chinese Legal Language Planning in the New Area.- Conclusion.
