Detalls del llibre
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:
- historians' fear of postmodernism
- holocaust denial and the Irving/Lipstadt libel trial
- the future of the past in the light of the postmodern challenge.
For anyone teaching, learning or studying history, this is a must.
- ISBN13 9780415256575
- ISBN10 0415256577
- Pàgines 200
- Any Edició 2026
- Fecha de publicación 03/05/2026
- Idioma Alemany, Francès
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History: What and Why?: Ancient, Modern and Postmodern Perspectives (Alemany, Francès)
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- PSYCHOLOGY PRESS (2026)
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