Translation and Decolonisation

This academic work examines how translation practices have historically served colonial power structures while also exploring their potential as tools for decolonial resistance. Claire Chambers presents a compelling interdisciplinary framework that bridges translation studies with decolonial theory, demonstrating how language transfer has been weaponized in imperial projects. The collection moves beyond simple critique to investigate how translation can actively participate in dismantling colonial legacies and amplifying marginalized voices.

What makes this volume particularly valuable is its refusal to treat decolonisation as a completed project, instead framing it as an ongoing process where translation plays a crucial role. The interdisciplinary approach connects linguistic analysis with cultural studies, political theory, and historical examination in ways that will resonate with students and scholars across humanities fields. Readers interested in postcolonial studies, linguistic justice, and the politics of knowledge production will find this an essential contribution to understanding how language shapes power dynamics in our globalized world.