Deconstructing History
2nd Edition
Published on 17. March 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-415-39144-3 (ISBN)
Description
Surveying the latest research, this welcome second edition of Alun Munslow's successful Deconstructing History provides an excellent introduction to the debates and issues of postmodernist history.
This new edition has been updated and revised and, along with the original discussion material and topics, now:
assesses the claims of history as a form of 'truthful' explanation
discusses the limits of conventional historical thinking and practice, and the responses of the 'new empiricists' to the book's central arguments
examines the arrival of 'experimental history' and its implications
clarifies the utility of addressing Michael Foucault and Hayden White, and strengthens the analysis of Frank R. Ankersmit's recent work.
Along with an updated glossary, and a revised bibliography, this second edition will not only live up to its predecessor's reputation, but will surpass it as the most essential student resource for studying history and its practice.
This new edition has been updated and revised and, along with the original discussion material and topics, now:
assesses the claims of history as a form of 'truthful' explanation
discusses the limits of conventional historical thinking and practice, and the responses of the 'new empiricists' to the book's central arguments
examines the arrival of 'experimental history' and its implications
clarifies the utility of addressing Michael Foucault and Hayden White, and strengthens the analysis of Frank R. Ankersmit's recent work.
Along with an updated glossary, and a revised bibliography, this second edition will not only live up to its predecessor's reputation, but will surpass it as the most essential student resource for studying history and its practice.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate
Illustrations
1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-39144-3 (9780415391443)
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Alun Munslow
Deconstructing History
Book
04/2006
2nd Edition
Routledge
€206.10
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Previous edition
Person
Alun Munslow is principal lecturer in History, University of Staffordshire and editor of Rethinking History .
Content
1. Introduction 2. The Past in a Changing Present 3. History as Reconstruction/Construction 4. History as Deconstruction 5. What is Wrong with Deconstructionist History? 6. What is Wrong with Reconstructionist/Constructionist History? 7. Michel Foucault and History 8. Hayden White and Deconstructionist History 9. Conclusion