Digital Humanities and Religions in Asia An Introduction |
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Editor:
| van Lit, L. W. C. Morris, James Harry |
Series title: | Introductions to Digital Humanities - Religion Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-3-11-074775-1 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2023 |
Publisher: | Walter de Gruyter GmbH
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $155.00USD $38.99USD $165.00 |
Book Description:
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In pre-modern religions in the geographical context of Asia we encounter unique scripts, number systems, calendars, and naming conventions. These can make Western-built technologies - even tools specifically developed for digital humanities - an ill fit to our needs. The present volume explores this struggle and the limitations and potential opportunities of applying a digital humanities approach to pre-modern Asian religions. The authors cover Buddhism, Christianity, Daoism, Islam,...
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In pre-modern religions in the geographical context of Asia we encounter unique scripts, number systems, calendars, and naming conventions. These can make Western-built technologies - even tools specifically developed for digital humanities - an ill fit to our needs. The present volume explores this struggle and the limitations and potential opportunities of applying a digital humanities approach to pre-modern Asian religions. The authors cover Buddhism, Christianity, Daoism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism and Shintoism with chapters categorized according to their focus on: 1) temples, 2) manuscripts, 3) texts, and 4) social media. Thus, the volume guides readers through specific methodologies and practical examples while also providing a critical reflection on the state of the field, pushing the interface between digital humanities and pre-modern Asian religions into new territory.