On Translation and Power

Abstract

The relationship between translation and power is complex but manifest in three dimensions:(1) the translation of power,which means that the translation has been manipulated by power;(2) the power of translation,namely,translation's influence,value and functions as a tool;and(3) the power relations in the translation process itself,i.e.the relations between the translator and author,source text,translated text.The study of translation and power,which is of great significance in opening new perspectives for translation studies and advocating cultural diversity,has in recent years accrued to a hot topic in the domain of translation studies.Moreover,this study has also been called the power turn in translation studies.