Cyberformalism: Histories of Linguistic Forms in the Digital Archive

Daniel Shore's Cyberformalism: Histories of Linguistic Forms in the Digital Archive examines how linguistic forms—patterns of language beyond individual words—shape cultural narratives. The book uses computational methods to analyze large digital text archives, tracing the history and evolution of specific linguistic forms across time and genre. Shore argues that understanding these forms is crucial for interpreting literary, intellectual, and cultural history, offering case studies on concepts like influence and secularization. He also explores the methodological implications of using digital tools for humanistic inquiry, highlighting both their potential and limitations. Finally, the book considers how digital methods can reshape our understanding of authorship and influence, proposing a new model for analyzing the relationship between individual writers and the broader linguistic culture. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cyberformalism-Histories-Linguistic-Digital-Archive/dp/1421425505?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=3ff926e0a95dfdb015b0cebd58d61d96&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/