Digital Humanities. Metodi, strumenti, saperi, edited by Fabio Ciotti, Roma, Carocci, 2023

Abstract

The volume Digital Humanities. Metodi, strumenti, saperi edited by Fabio Ciotti provides a comprehensive overview of the Digital Humanities (DH) field, with a specific focus on the Italian context. Structured in two parts – Metodi, strumenti e infrastrutture e Campi e saperi – it combines theoretical frameworks with disciplinary applications, offering both a foundational and advanced guide. The volume addresses key questions about DH practices, education, actors, and evaluation criteria, proposing a synthesis of methodological, pragmatic, and critical approaches. Featuring contributions from leading Italian scholars, it highlights the country’s significant role in DH discourse. Ciotti’s “galaxy” metaphor effectively captures the complexity of the field, emphasizing its interdisciplinary and evolving nature. The volume is an essential resource for students and scholars seeking to understand the epistemic foundations and future directions of the field.