Postmodernism in History
Fear or Freedom?
Published on 2. September 2003
224 pages
978-1-134-40533-6 (ISBN)
Description
This original and thought-provoking study looks at the context of postmodernist thought in general cultural terms as well as in relation to history. Postmodernism in History traces philosophical precursors of postmodernism and identifies the roots of current concerns. Beverley Southgate describes the core constituents of postmodernism and provides a lucid and profound analysis of the current state of the debate. His main concern is to counter 'pomophobia' and to assert a positive future for historical study in a postmodern world.
Postmodernism in History is a valuable guide to some of the most complex questions in historical theory for students and teachers alike.
Postmodernism in History is a valuable guide to some of the most complex questions in historical theory for students and teachers alike.
Reviews / Votes
'A stimulating, enjoyable and substantial book.' - History Today'This book is written in a jaunty ... chatty style as the author engages with a wide range of authors and cites them liberally ... The book is [also] packaged in a user-friendly way.' - History
'This is an intriguing and fruitful book, which should be read not least by those who will be put off by the title ... [Southgate] provides a masterly survey ... [and] proves a sound and entertaining guide.' - Literature and History
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
5 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 2 s/w Zeichnungen
2 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white
File size
0,87 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-40533-6 (9781134405336)
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05/2003
1st Edition
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04/2003
1st Edition
Routledge
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Person
Beverley Southgate is Reader Emeritus in the History of Ideas at the University of Hertfordshire. His numerous publications include History: What & Why? (1996) and Why Bother With History? (2000).
Content
PART 1 Fear (the present) 1 Postmodernism and pomophobia 2 Postmodernism and history PART 2 Contextualisation (the past) 3 Postmodern perspectives: some antecedents 4 Postmodern parallels: the transition to modernity PART 3 Freedom (the future) 5 Overcoming the constraints of modernism 6 History in postmodernity: from fear to freedom
