History: What and Why? by Beverley Southgate
History: What and Why? is an introductory survey of the nature and purpose of history. Beverley Southgate argues that the traditional model of the subject as a re-discovery of the past `as it was' has now been superseded. It has been successfully challenged by developments in other disciplines, such as linguistics, psychology and philosophy, together with the work of Marxist, feminist and post-colonial historians. This book combines a historical perspective with a clear guide to current debates about the nature of history. It proposes a positive role for historical study in the postmodern era.
'A useful guide to a myriad of theories and key figures' - Oxbow Book News
Beverley Southgate is Reader Emeritus, University of Hertfordshire. His many publications include History- What and Why? (1996).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415138833 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415138833 |
| Title | History: What and Why? |
| Author | Beverley Southgate |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1996-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 180 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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