Title
Dictionary Of Untranslatables: A Philosophical Lexicon (Translation/Transnation)
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
A Oneofakind Reference To The International Vocabulary Of The Humanitiesthis Is An Encyclopedic Dictionary Of Close To 400 Important Philosophical, Literary, And Political Terms And Concepts That Defy Easyor Anytranslation From One Language And Culture To Another. Drawn From More Than A Dozen Languages, Terms Such As Dasein (German), Pravda (Russian), Saudade (Portuguese), And Stato (Italian) Are Thoroughly Examined In All Their Crosslinguistic And Crosscultural Complexities. Spanning The Classical, Medieval, Early Modern, Modern, And Contemporary Periods, These Are Terms That Influence Thinking Across The Humanities. The Entries, Written By More Than 150 Distinguished Scholars, Describe The Origins And Meanings Of Each Term, The History And Context Of Its Usage, Its Translations Into Other Languages, And Its Use In Notable Texts. The Dictionary Also Includes Essays On The Special Characteristics Of Particular Languagesenglish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, And Spanish.Originally Published In French, This Oneofakind Reference Work Is Now Available In English For The First Time, With New Contributions From Judith Butler, Daniel Hellerroazen, Ben Kafka, Kevin Mclaughlin, Kenneth Reinhard, Stella Sandford, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Jane Tylus, Anthony Vidler, Susan Wolfson, Robert J. C. Young, And Many More.The Result Is An Invaluable Reference For Students, Scholars, And General Readers Interested In The Multilingual Lives Of Some Of Our Most Influential Words And Ideas. Covers Close To 400 Important Philosophical, Literary, And Political Terms That Defy Easy Translation Between Languages And Cultures Includes Terms From More Than A Dozen Languages Entries Written By More Than 150 Distinguished Thinkers Available In English For The First Time, With New Contributions By Judith Butler, Daniel Hellerroazen, Ben Kafka, Kevin Mclaughlin, Kenneth Reinhard, Stella Sandford, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Jane Tylus, Anthony Vidler, Susan Wolfson, Robert J. C. Young, And Many More Contains Extensive Crossreferences And Bibliographies An Invaluable Resource For Students And Scholars Across The Humanities
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the Dictionary of Untranslatables about? A: The Dictionary of Untranslatables is an encyclopedic reference that explores nearly 400 philosophical, literary, and political terms from various languages that resist straightforward translation.
- Q: Who are the authors of this dictionary? A: The dictionary features contributions from over 150 distinguished scholars, including Judith Butler, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, and Kenneth Reinhard.
- Q: What languages are included in the dictionary? A: This dictionary includes terms from more than a dozen languages, such as German, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish.
- Q: How many pages does the Dictionary of Untranslatables have? A: The dictionary consists of 1344 pages, providing extensive coverage of its topics.
- Q: Is this dictionary available in other languages? A: Originally published in French, this edition is now available in English for the first time.
- Q: What topics does the Dictionary of Untranslatables cover? A: It covers important terms and concepts that influence thinking across the humanities, spanning classical to contemporary periods.
- Q: What is the binding type of the Dictionary of Untranslatables? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for frequent use.
- Q: When was the Dictionary of Untranslatables published? A: The dictionary was published on February 9, 2014.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The Dictionary of Untranslatables is offered in new condition.
- Q: Who is the main author of the Dictionary of Untranslatables? A: The main author of this work is Barbara Cassin.