
Methods in World History
A Critical Approach
Arne Jarrick(Editor)
Nordic Academic Press
Published on 19. April 2016
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-91-87675-58-4 (ISBN)
Description
Methods in World History is the first international volume that systematically addresses a number of methodological problems specific to the field of world history. Prompted by a lack of applicable works, the authors advocate a considerable sharpening of the tools used within the field of study. Theories constructed on poor foundations run an obvious risk of reinforcing flawed assumptions, and of propping up other, more ideological, constructions. The dedicated critical approach outlined in this volume helps to mitigate such risks. Each author addresses a particular issue of method for source criticism, archaeological evidence or estimates of economies for example discussing the problems, giving practical examples, and offering solutions and ways of overcoming the difficulties involved. The perspectives are varied, the criticism focussed, and a common theme of coalescence is maintained throughout. This unique anthology will be of great use to advanced scholars of world history, and to students entering the field for the first time.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Lund
Sweden
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
b/w illus
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 149 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
527 gr
ISBN-13
978-91-87675-58-4 (9789187675584)
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Arne Jarrick | Janken Myrdal | Maria Wallenberg Bondesson
Methods in World History
A Critical Approach
E-Book
07/2016
Nordic Academic Press
€47.49
Available for download

Arne Jarrick | Janken Myrdal | Maria Wallenberg Bondesson
Methods in World History
A Critical Approach
E-Book
07/2016
Nordic Academic Press
€47.49
Available for download
Person
Since 1997 Arne Jarrick is a professor of history at Stockholm University. He has held many leading positions in the research funding system.
Janken Myrdal is professor of agrarian history at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. He was main editor of the five-volume The Agrarian History of Sweden.
Maria Wallenberg Bondesson received her PhD in History in 2003 (Stockholm University).
Janken Myrdal is professor of agrarian history at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. He was main editor of the five-volume The Agrarian History of Sweden.
Maria Wallenberg Bondesson received her PhD in History in 2003 (Stockholm University).