Traveling Concepts: Publishing Systems and the Transfer and Translation of Ideas
Although they remain tied to the contexts in which they are produced and are embedded in specific cultural and artistic traditions, "concepts" travel worldwide, from one culture to another, between disciplines and historical periods, across traditions, and through time. On their journey, following specific cultural and aesthetic traditions, concepts are transformed, reshaped, and negotiated thanks to their "unbreakable stability and a near-unlimited extendibility" (Bal, 2002).
"Traveling Concepts: Publishing Systems and the Transfer and Translation of Ideas" calls for engagement in how publishing systems affect the trajectory of ideas and the dynamics of knowledge dissemination and cultural exchange.
This conference sets out to map the surprising trajectories of "traveling concepts" within a transnational, interdisciplinary, and pluralistic view of literature and cultures. The publishing industry is pivotal in this process, serving as a bridge for transferring and translating ideas between diverse societies and communication infrastructures. We will explore the intricate relationship between publishing systems and the mobility of concepts, shedding light on the mechanisms that facilitate the global exchange of knowledge.