Tractable Tensions: A Review of Digital Humanities: Knowledge and Critique in a Digital Age by David M. Berry and Anders Fagerjord

This book analyzes the tensions that arise when the numerical, predictive exactitude of digital computing embraces the humanities. Such tensions are thrown into frequent and sharper relief, whereas the sciences proceed on the basis of skepticism, and the humanities proceed on the basis of interpretation, criticism and dialectical engagement with given issues. In addition, the pervasive nature of digital computing heightens the risk of over-shadowing the humanities. The authors argue for a critical turn in digital humanities.