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Michael Gavin, "Literary Mathematics: Quantitative Theory for Textual Studies" (Stanford UP, 2022)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Literary Mathematics: Bridging Literature and Data

This chapter explores 'Literary Mathematics,' focusing on the intersection of literary analysis and quantitative methods. It chronicles the speaker's academic evolution towards digital humanities, emphasizing the challenges of integrating mathematical frameworks into traditional literary studies. The discussion highlights how quantitative analysis can reveal patterns in literature, providing insights into historical trends and the complexities of scholarly communication.

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