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JAMES ARMEL SMITH
Dutch to English Translator, Editor/Proofreader and Founder
I am a professional translator based in Chicago. I provide high-quality translations from Dutch into my native language, English, and specialize in academic translations in the social sciences & humanities.
The Translation Salon is the legal trade name under which I work, and represents the embodiment of my translation philosophy and practice. Please visit the About Me and Services pages to learn more about me, the concept and philosophy of “The Salon”, and to see what sets my specialized services apart from other translation providers.
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Surveying the latest Dutch language news, academic research, contemporary debates, and more! Made accessible here in English translation for a global audience.
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There is indeed much to be critical of in Michael Moore’s new film “Planet of the Humans.” But the film also contains a legitimate critique of society, according to Jan Rotmans, professor in Sustainability Transitions at DRIFT, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Rarely has...
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The Netherlands Could Also Use a Bernie
Is the Netherlands an egalitarian oasis in a world of uneven wealth distribution and growing inequality? It depends on which ideological lens you use to look at it, as Casper Thomas demonstrates in an eminently readable article about global inequality in De Groene...
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