| Postmodernism in History: Fear or Freedom? Contributor(s): Southgate, Beverley (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415305381 ISBN-13: 9780415305389 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: Postmodernism has significantly affected the theory and practice of history. It has induced fears about the future of historical study, but has also offered liberation from certain modernist constraints. This original and thought-provoking study looks at the context of postmodernist thought in general cultural terms as well as in relation to history. "Postmodernism in History" traces philosophical precursors of postmodernism and identifies the roots of current concerns. Beverley Southgate describes the core constituents of postmodernism and provides a lucid and profound analysis of the current state of the debate. His main concern is to counter pomophobia' and to assert a positive future for historical study in a postmodern world." Postmodernism in History" is a valuable guide to some of the most complex questions in historical theory for students and teachers alike. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | Historiography - History | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 901 |
| LCCN: 2002036913 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5.72" W x 8.78" (0.83 lbs) 224 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This original and thought-provoking study looks at the context of postmodernist thought in general cultural terms as well as in relation to history. Postmodernism in History traces philosophical precursors of postmodernism and identifies the roots of current concerns. Beverley Southgate describes the core constituents of postmodernism and provides a lucid and profound analysis of the current state of the debate. His main concern is to counter 'pomophobia' and to assert a positive future for historical study in a postmodern world. Postmodernism in History is a valuable guide to some of the most complex questions in historical theory for students and teachers alike. |