Global Debates in the Digital Humanities

This essential collection explores the need for diverse perspectives in digital humanities, particularly from the Global South. Global Debates in the Digital Humanities offers valuable insights.

This collection of essays addresses the pressing need to decolonize the digital humanities, a field often perceived as a broad and inclusive 'big tent.' However, it has been criticized for its predominance of Western and Anglophone viewpoints, limiting the diversity of perspectives and narratives. The contributors to Global Debates in the Digital Humanities aim to rectify this imbalance by highlighting voices and histories that have been marginalized for linguistic, cultural, or geopolitical reasons. They present alternative narratives that illuminate the evolution of digital humanities within the Global South and other overlooked contexts.

In this volume, the authors challenge the conventional frameworks of the digital humanities, advocating for a reimagining of fundamental questions regarding cultural and historical development. The essays explore the implications of embracing a globally diverse digital humanities landscape, emphasizing the importance of innovation and reform in the field. By bringing forth underrepresented perspectives, Global Debates in the Digital Humanities encourages scholars and practitioners to rethink their approaches and methodologies.

The contributors come from various esteemed institutions, providing a rich tapestry of insights and expertise. Their collective work not only enriches the discourse surrounding digital humanities but also serves as a call to action for a more inclusive and equitable future in the discipline. This volume is essential for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and potential of digital humanities beyond the dominant narratives.