Reading Machines: Toward and Algorithmic Criticism by Stephen Ramsay (English) P

Description: Reading Machines by Stephen Ramsay Rethinking digital literary criticism by situating computational work within the broader context of the humanities FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Besides familiar and now-commonplace tasks that computers do all the time, what else are they capable of? Stephen Ramsays intriguing study of computational text analysis examines how computers can be used as "reading machines" to open up entirely new possibilities for literary critics. Computer-based text analysis has been employed for the past several decades as a way of searching, collating, and indexing texts. Despite this, the digital revolution has not penetrated the core activity of literary studies: interpretive analysis of written texts. Computers can handle vast amounts of data, allowing for the comparison of texts in ways that were previously too overwhelming for individuals, but they may also assist in enhancing the entirely necessary role of subjectivity in critical interpretation. Reading Machines discusses the importance of this new form of text analysis conducted with the assistance of computers. Ramsay suggests that the rigidity of computation can be enlisted in the project of intuition, subjectivity, and play. Notes Rethinking digital literary criticism by situating computational work within the broader context of the humanities Author Biography Stephen Ramsay is an associate professor of English at the University of Nebraska and has written and lectured widely on subjects related to literary theory and software design for humanities. Table of Contents Preconditions; An Algorithmic Criticism; Potential Literature; Potential Readings; The Turing Text; Patacomputing; Postconditions Works Cited Review "Reading Machines makes an important and provocative contribution to the fields of literary criticism and digital humanities. With sound scholarship and lucid argumentation, this book will stir up debate among both traditionalists and digital humanities scholars." David L. Hoover, author of Stylistics: Prospect and Retrospect Promotional Rethinking digital literary criticism by situating computational work within the broader context of the humanities Long Description Rethinking digital literary criticism by situating computational work within the broader context of the humanitiesBesides familiar and now-commonplace tasks that computers do all the time, what else are they capable of? Stephen Ramsays intriguing study of computational text analysis examines how computers can be used as reading machines to open up entirely new possibilities for literary critics. Computer-based text analysis has been employed for the past several decades as a way of searching, collating, and indexing texts. Despite this, the digital revolution has not penetrated the core activity of literary studies: interpretive analysis of written texts.Computers can handle vast amounts of data, allowing for the comparison of texts in ways that were previously too overwhelming for individuals, but they may also assist in enhancing the entirely necessary role of subjectivity in critical interpretation. Reading Machines discusses the importance of this new form of text analysis conducted with the assistance of computers. Ramsay suggests that the rigidity of computation can be enlisted in the project of intuition, subjectivity, and play. Review Text Reading Machines makes an important and provocative contribution to the fields of literary criticism and digital humanities. With sound scholarship and lucid argumentation, this book will stir up debate among both traditionalists and digital humanities scholars.--David L. Hoover, author of Stylistics: Prospect and Retrospect Review Quote "This significant book by the progenitor of the term algorithmic criticism packs a lot into its slender binding. Promotional "Headline" Rethinking digital literary criticism by situating computational work within the broader context of the humanities Details ISBN0252078209 Author Stephen Ramsay Short Title READING MACHINES Publisher University of Illinois Press Series Topics in the Digital Humanities Language English ISBN-10 0252078209 ISBN-13 9780252078200 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint University of Illinois Press Place of Publication Baltimore Country of Publication United States Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-11-30 Illustrations 3 line drawings, 3 tables Subtitle Toward and Algorithmic Criticism UK Release Date 2011-11-30 NZ Release Date 2011-11-30 US Release Date 2011-11-30 Pages 112 Alternative 9780252036415 DEWEY 801.9590285 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2011-12-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161658382;

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