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The material to be translated is extracted from the Introduction and Chapter 5 of Can Fixing Dinner Fix the Planet?, published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2021. Dr. Jessica Fanzo, the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Global Food and Agriculture Policy and Ethics at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), is the author of this book. Dr. Fanzo, renowned for her research on sustainable food systems and their implications for long-term human health, was the inaugural recipient of the Carasso Foundation Sustainable Diet Award in 2012.

In the introduction part, the author vividly illustrates the connection between ecology and food through the relatable and memorable example of bananas. This accessible opening chapter immediately immerses readers in an engaging atmosphere, while addressing a profound subject matter. Chapter 5, the book’s concluding chapter, synthesizes the preceding discussions and poses a thought-provoking question to the reader, ultimately providing the impetus for action.

The source text pertains to the ecological and scientific domain and is meticulously composed, featuring both technical terminology and accessible narrative-style sentences. Translating this material presented a considerable challenge to the translator, who was tasked with rendering the translation professional yet comprehensible. To achieve this, the translator employed Skopos Theory to ensure the translation was accurate and congruent with Chinese readers’ expectations.

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1.2 Significance of the Project

Since the 17th century, humanity’s scientific and technological progress has been astonishing, evolving at an unprecedented pace. Over the subsequent two centuries, humanity’s aspirations have expanded beyond the confines of our small planet, leading us to the moon, Mars, and beyond our solar system. However, upon reflecting upon our home, we find Earth transformed, marred by the scars of our exploits. Consequently, the inhabitants of this planet are confronted with an impending crisis. Can Fixing Dinner Fix the Planet? takes this situation as the background and theme, exploring the interrelationship between Earth’s ecology and human nutrition, and prompting readers to contemplate the symbiotic bond between humanity and nature.

For readers, this book enhances their understanding of the intricate connections between environmental preservation and food nutrition, emphasizing the gravity of the challenges we face. By disseminating scientific knowledge and presenting contemporary ideas on ecological conservation, the book broadens the public’s perspective.

In terms of translation research, this study contributes novel approaches and resources to the application of Skopos Theory within the realm of popular science texts. This translation endeavor seeks to enrich the domestic sphere of applied translation research within the ecological and scientific fields.

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