Translators through History
Translators through History

Author: Jean Delisle

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 2012-07-05

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 9027273812

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Acclaimed, when it first appeared, as a seminal work – a groundbreaking book that was both informative and highly readable – Translators through History is being released in a new edition, substantially revised and expanded by Judith Woodsworth. Translators have played a key role in intellectual exchange through the ages and across borders. This account of how they have contributed to the development of languages, the emergence of literatures, the dissemination of knowledge and the spread of values tells the story of world culture itself. Content has been updated, new elements introduced and recent directions in translation scholarship incorporated, providing fresh insights and a more nuanced view of past events. The bibliography contains over 100 new titles and illustrations have been refreshed and enhanced. An invaluable tool for students, scholars and professionals in the field of translation, the latest version of Translators through History remains a vital resource for researchers in other disciplines and a fascinating read for the wider public.

The History of Western Africa
The History of Western Africa

Author: Amy McKenna Senior Editor, Geography and History

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2011-01-15

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1615303162

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From its ancient kingdoms to the independent post-colonial states that make up the region today, western Africa has transformed dramatically over the centuries. Economically lucrative for European slave traders and later for their colonial successors, the territories along Africas Atlantic coast were forced to overcome great adversity before achieving autonomy. This volume surveys the history of the many nations of western Africa where vestiges of its celebrated past are still visible in cities like Timbuktu and where its diverse peoples continue to navigate a path towards a more stable future.

Education in West Africa
Education in West Africa

Author: Emefa Takyi-Amoako

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-05-21

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 1441199489

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Education in West Africa is a comprehensive critical reference guide to education in the region. Written by regional experts, the book explores the education systems of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. It critically examines the development of education provision in each country, whilst exploring both local and global contexts. Including a comparative introduction to the issues facing education in the region as a whole, this handbook is an essential reference for researchers, scholars, international agencies and policy-makers at all levels.

Tears for Sally
Tears for Sally

Author: Samuel Enoh

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-06-30

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 130418059X

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'Tears For Sally' is a true story of love, separation, reunion and death.Set in the tranquil, coastal city of Victoria, present day, Limbe in the South West region of Cameroon, the author captures the memories of this city as well as the socio-economic intrusion of an oil refinery company on the lives and mores of young girls.Also, the supernatural is highlighted when unexplained illness turns fatal even after intense medical and traditional intervention. Divided into three parts, the first part of the book describes the author's life before he encounters his fiancee, Sally;the second part chronicles his life with Sally, and the third concludes Sally last days on planet earth.The book is dedicated to all who loved an

International Influences and Baptist Mission in West Cameroon
International Influences and Baptist Mission in West Cameroon

Author: Charles W. Weber

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2016-05-30

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 9004319905

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This study presents a history, based on original archival and primary source material, of the Baptist mission educational situation of Cameroon province from 1922 to 1945. The provisions of the League of Nations' mandate, under which Great Britain administered the province in this period, included 'complete freedom of conscience and the free exercise of all forms of worship', yet from the beginning of the Mandate clear tensions existed. The missions desired education to serve evangelical purposes, while the colonial government strove for a uniform adaptionist program, suited to European perceptions of the abilities, traditions and local conditions of the African peoples. The work relates thus to a number of themes: European colonialism; the Mandate system; international theories of education; a comparison of British, American and German influences; cross-cultural mission work; and the personal contributions of three particular missionaries: Bender, Gebauer and Dunger.