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Reseña de Issel-Dombert, Sandra; Soria, Ignacio Andrés; Morgenthaler, Laura. 2023. Language, Migration and Multilingualism in the Age of Digital Humanities. OAPEN. Online library of open access books / De Gruyter.

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Reseña de issel-dombert, sandra; soria, ignacio andrés; morgenthaler, laura. 2023. Language, migration and multilingualism in the age of digital humanities. Oapen. Online library of open access books / de gruyter.. Explora el libro de Issel-Dombert, Soria y Morgenthaler sobre lenguaje, migración y multilingüismo en las humanidades digitales. Descubre nuevos enfoques.

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In their 2023 volume, *Language, Migration and Multilingualism in the Age of Digital Humanities*, Sandra Issel-Dombert, Ignacio Andrés Soria, and Laura Morgenthaler present a timely and highly relevant exploration at the nexus of several critical contemporary fields. Published by OAPEN and De Gruyter as an open-access book, the work immediately signals its commitment to wide accessibility, which is particularly fitting given the broad societal implications of its subject matter. The title alone promises an interdisciplinary investigation into how the dynamics of language, human mobility, and linguistic diversity are being shaped, understood, and analyzed through the lens of digital methodologies and tools, marking it as a significant contribution to both established and emerging academic discourses. The core strength implied by the title lies in its ambitious synthesis of distinct yet deeply interconnected areas. The study of language and multilingualism in the context of migration is inherently complex, touching upon issues of identity, integration, policy, and social change. By integrating "Digital Humanities" into this framework, the authors position their work to demonstrate how computational approaches, data analytics, and digital archiving can offer novel insights into these phenomena. One can anticipate that the book delves into how digital tools facilitate the collection, analysis, and visualization of linguistic data from migrant communities, or how they help map the intricate patterns of multilingualism in a globalized world. Such an approach would be invaluable for understanding the evolving linguistic landscapes and the challenges and opportunities they present. Given its stated focus, *Language, Migration and Multilingualism in the Age of Digital Humanities* is poised to appeal to a diverse readership, including scholars in linguistics, migration studies, sociology, cultural studies, and of course, digital humanities. The open-access format further enhances its potential impact, allowing researchers, students, and practitioners worldwide to engage with its arguments and findings. The work's promise to bridge humanistic inquiry with digital innovation suggests a forward-thinking contribution that could help shape future research agendas on how technology can illuminate and help navigate the complexities of human language and mobility in the 21st century.

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