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Mila Milani is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, specializing in cultural history with a particular focus on post-WWII history, publishing, and intellectual history from a sociological transnational perspective. Her research investigates the relationship between translation and publishing institutions in post-war Italy, employing extensive archival research related to prominent Italian publishing houses. Milani argues that translation can influence power dynamics within the publishing field, ultimately reshaping the identities of publishers and intellectuals while fostering culturally engaged projects. She explores identity formation within Italian intellectual networks, particularly through post-WWII journals that intertwined translation and political commitment. Currently, her work examines the cultural and political dynamics that influence literary translation practices in Italy during the Cold War. Milani oversees PhD students in Translation and Transcultural Studies, focusing on sociological modes of cultural translation. She has held administrative roles, such as Head of Translation and Transcultural Studies and is involved in several professional associations related to Italian studies and translation. Her significant contributions include numerous publications on translation methodologies and the political implications of literary translation.
University of Reading • Reading
Worked on an AHRC-funded project mapping literary space in Italy.
Various publishing houses • Paris/Bologna
Worked as a proofreader, translator, and copy editor.
Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.