Chapter 6

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Reading Time:
60 minutes
Reading Task:
To understand the various environments in which digital humanities research takes place, including institutional, collaborative, and virtual spaces, and to assess their impact on scholarly practices.

Summary of the Content:
The chapter examines the diverse environments that support digital humanities work, from individual computing devices to global digital networks. It categorizes environments into institutional centers, collaborative networks, funding structures, and the broader digital ecosystem. The discussion emphasizes that these environments are not merely passive backdrops but active facilitators—and sometimes constraints—on research.
Case Analysis:
The Digital Humanities Center at UCLA serves as an institutional example, providing infrastructure, training, and project support that enables large-scale digital scholarship. Its collaborative model illustrates how physical and virtual environments intersect to foster innovation.
Reflection:
This chapter highlights the often-overlooked material and institutional conditions that enable digital humanities. It made me realize that successful DH projects depend not only on good ideas but also on sustainable environments—funding, support, and access. The tension between open collaboration and institutional control emerges as a key theme for future development.