| History: What and Why?: Ancient, Modern and Postmodern Perspectives Contributor(s): Southgate, Beverley (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415256577 ISBN-13: 9780415256575 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2001 Annotation: i History: what & Why? /i is a highly accessible introductory survey of historians' views about the nature and purpose of their subject. It offers a historical perspective and clear guide to contemporary debates about the nature and purpose of history and a discussion of the traditional model of history as an account of the past "as it was." It assesses the challenges to orthodox views and examines the impact of Marxism, feminism and post-colonialism on the study of history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Modern - General |
| Dewey: 901 |
| LCCN: 2001019939 |
| Lexile Measure: 1500 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.68" W x 8.88" (1.06 lbs) 216 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Modern |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: History: What and Why? is a highly accessible introductory survey of historians' views about the nature and purpose of their subject. It offers a historical perspective and clear guide to contemporary debates about the nature and purpose of history, and a discussion of the traditional model of history as an account of the past 'as it was'. It assesses the challenges to orthodox views and examines the impact of Marxism, feminism and post-colonialism on the study of history. This second edition has been updated to reflect the continuing, and still increasing, debate surrounding these issues. In particular it discusses:
For anyone teaching, learning or studying history, this is a must. |