Studies of the English Translation of Chinese Agricultural Classics:Retrospect and Prospect
As one of the world's cradles of agriculture,China has long maintained an advanced level of agrarian civilization.China's practical advantages in agricultural production have given rise to a large number of valuable and diverse agricultural classics,which have had a profound impact on the development of crop cultivation,production tools,and techniques worldwide.The impact of these agricultural classics can still be felt to this day,as they are deemed to be an essential constituent of China's state project"Chinese culture going global through translation".In this context,how many agricultural classics have been translated and the number of articles about their English translations that have been published are first addressed in this paper,followed by a systematic account of these articles in terms of their topics and theoretical bases,as well as the journals in which they were published and the classics on which they focused.The analysis revealed that only a small number of these classics have been translated,with studies of their translations having focused predominantly on certain specific texts.Furthermore,there is a noticeable lack of research from a broader macroscopic perspective,as well as an over-reliance on traditional research methodologies,among other identified issues.Finally,a summary of the paper's limitations is presented and suggestions for future studies are provided.
Chinese agricultural classicsChinese classics translationChinese culture going global through translationEnglish translation studies
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