History in Practice by Ludmilla Jordanova
How do the ways historians divide up their subject affect their work, and how have these divisions changed over the years? Why have certain fields, such as women's history and Black history, generated such intense debate about their value and validity? Is history a subject that primarily appropriates its theory from other disciplines? And what is the nature of the links between history and related disciplines, such as anthropology and literary theory? In this lively and readable study, Ludmilla Jordanova examines the many changes in the study of history in recent decades. The nature and implications of the changes remain hotly contested, and Jordanova proves a reliable guide to the emerging discipline. She looks at what historians do, how their work is used in the wider world, and how their methods are continuing to evolve. Ideal for undergraduates and general readers, the book provides an essential theoretical framework for anyone pursuing the study of history.
'A major, deeply reflective work upon the nature of studying and writing history..No other author has treated the subject in the same way.' Ronald Hutton, Professor of History, University of Bristol 'Achieves what I had thought increasingly impossible in this congested field: it says something fresh, stimulating, and thought provoking. It is, to my mind, a very significant contribution to current debates about the nature of history in offering an account which is simultaneously rooted in practice and engaged with theoretical debates.' Patrick Finney, Lecturer in History, University of 'An intensely gripping narrative...unquestionably belongs in all academic library collections. Adventurous public librarians, willing to lift their eyes higher than issue figures, the state of the book fund, should also have no hesitation in ordering a copy.' Library Review 'Reference Reviews' 'This brilliant essay abounds with penetrating yet down-to-earth insights about the practice of academic history. One of the last half-century's most insightful, level-headed, and humane reflections on the practice of history and its cultural significance...(to be) welcomed by professional historians...also accessible to general readers and undergraduates.' History Journal (US) 'This is a comprehensive agenda. Jordanova succeeds in clearly and calmly presenting her views on a wide range of topics with which any student of history needs to be concerned.' Journal of Contemporary British History 6 Reviews in History 7 Continuity & Change
Ludmilla Jordanova, Professor of Visual Arts, University of East Anglia, UK
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340663325 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340663324 |
| Title | History in Practice |
| Author | Ludmilla Jordanova |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2000-02-25 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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