The Power of Networks: Prospects of Historical Network Research (Digital Research in the Arts and Humanities)

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Synopsis
The Power of Networks describes a typology of network-based research practices in the historical disciplines, ranging from the use of quantitative network analysis in cultural, economic, social or political history or religious studies, to novel approaches in the Digital Humanities. Network data visualisations and calculations have proven to be useful tools for the analysis of mostly textual sources containing relational information, offering new perspectives on complex historical phenomena. Including case studies from antiquity to contemporary history, the book provides a clear demonstration of the opportunities historical network research (HNR) provides for historical studies. The examples presented within the pages of this volume are arranged in a way to highlight three central typological pillars of HNR: (re-)construction and analysis of historical networks; computational extraction of network data and infrastructures for data collection and exploration. The Power of Networks outlines the history and current state of research in HNR and points towards future research frontiers in the wake of new digital technologies. As such, the book should be essential reading for academics, students and practitioners with an interest in digital humanities, history, archaeology and religion.
Copyright:
2020

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781351744997
Related ISBNs:
9781315189062, 9781138731301, 9781138731301
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Florian Kerschbaumer, Linda von Keyserlingk-Rehbein, Martin Stark and Marten D
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Technology, Social Studies
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Florian Kerschbaumer
Edited by:
Linda von Keyserlingk
Edited by:
Martin Stark
Edited by:
Marten Düring

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