| Theories, Models and Concepts in Ancient History Contributor(s): Morley, Neville (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415248779 ISBN-13: 9780415248778 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2004 Annotation: The place of 'theory' in the study of the past is controversial. According to some historians, the use of ideas and concepts from disciplines like economics and sociology produces anachronistic and distorted accounts. Others argue that all historians make use of generalizations about human nature and the workings of society - in other words, some sort of 'theory' - but that most are unconscious of the assumptions on which their accounts of the past depend. This book explores the use of theories, models and concepts in ancient history, focusing on examples of explicitly theoretical accounts that have implications for all historical interpretations. It offers an introduction to a wide range of issues in the interpretation of historical evidence, considering the ways in which historians' assumptions and generalizations should be evaluated. It then surveys a range of ideas and theories relating to such topics as ancient social structure, the ancient economy, the environment, gender and sexuality, myth and rationality, considering how such theories have been used in the study of ancient history and how they might change historians' views of the past. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General - History | Historiography |
| Dewey: 930.01 |
| LCCN: 2003023939 |
| Series: Approaching the Ancient World |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.32" W x 8.46" (0.49 lbs) 172 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Morley's book offers the first accessible guide for students to show how theories, models and concepts have been applied to ancient history. Showing readers how they can use theory to interpret historical evidence for themselves, as well as to evaluate the work of others, the book includes a survey of key ideas and theories on a wide range of ancient historical topics including society and economy, the environment, gender and sexuality, and myth and rationality. Also including a helpful annotated guide to further reading on all the topics covered, students will not want to miss out on this essential guide to the ancient world. |