The Pursuit of History by John Tosh

The Pursuit of History by John Tosh

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Summary

Examines questions about historians and their work: Why do we study history? How do we construct our knowledge of the past? What are the limitations of historical evidence? This book features chapter opening summaries, marginal glosses for difficult terms and concepts, boxed sections for key events and people, and illustrative material throughout.

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The Pursuit of History by John Tosh

Reviews of the previous Edition: This is exactly the kind of book to recommend warmly to any student wanting a general introduction to the discipline of history. It is highly accessible and could as easily be handled by the general reader wanting to know what is happening to history today.' British Book News Tosh provides an excellent introduction to methodology in history which will be read with advantage by historians at any stage of their development.' History ...admirably up-to-date, well-researched and written with the kind of brio which might alone suggest that history is exciting...The judgements are individual and sometimes controversial but there is no better tour d'horizon on the market.' Journal of African History 'Tosh writes clearly and pungently...a very satisfactory as well as stimulating vade-mecum for all who work at history.' Times Higher Education Supplement The revised Third edition of this leading introductory textbook features a new introduction in which John Tosh addresses developments in postmodern and cultural history over the last three years.It offers excellent guidance through topics that are sometimes difficult and controversial, and provides an engaging and accessible introduction to the methods and scope of history today.
John Tosh is Professor of History at Roehampton University. Sean Lang is a Research Fellow at Anglia Polytechnic University and was formerly a sixth form teacher. He is also Director of the Historical Association Curriculum Project, developing a new type of history curriculum for pupils aged 14-19.
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ISBN 13 9781405823517
ISBN 10 1405823518
Title The Pursuit of History
Author John Tosh
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Year published 2006-01-04
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.