History, what and Why?: Ancient, Modern, and Postmodern PerspectivesPsychology Press, 2001 - 200 pages 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. |
Contents
history philosophy and historiography | 1 |
What was history? The past as it | 15 |
Why history? Past answers | 32 |
Politics and ideology | 50 |
chance change and empowerment | 57 |
some | 62 |
problems of language | 74 |
the problem of scepticism | 82 |
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History, what and Why?: Ancient, Modern, and Postmodern Perspectives Beverley C. Southgate No preview available - 2001 |
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