History : what and why? : ancient, modern, and postmodern perspectives
Editorial ROUTLEDGE
España peninsular
- Editorial ROUTLEDGE
- ISBN13 9780415256582
- ISBN10 0415256585
- Tipo Libro
- Páginas 200
- Año de Edición 2001
- Idioma Inglés
- Encuadernación Rústica
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Teoría De La HistoriaHistory : what and why? : ancient, modern, and postmodern perspectives
Editorial ROUTLEDGE
España peninsular
Detalles del libro
History: What and Why? is an introductory survey of historians' views about the nature and purpose of their subject. It takes particular account of the classical and early-modern periods, and concludes with a consideration of ongoing debates. It offers a historical perspective and clear guide to contemporary debates about the nature and purpose of history; a discussion of the traditional model of history as an account of the past 'as it was'; an assessment of the challenges to orthodox views posed by developments in psychology, linguistics, and philosophy; an examination of the impact of Marxism, feminism, and post-colonialism on the study of history; and a postmodern vision for the future of the subject.