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Contemporary History on Trial


en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 dec 2013
Is it right for historians to serve as 'expert witnesses' to past events? Since the end of the Cold War, a series of heated and politicised debates across Europe have questioned the 'truth' about painful episodes in the twentieth century. From the Holocaust to Srebrenica, inquiries and fact-finding commissions have become a common device employed by governments to deal with the pressure of public opinion. State-sponsored programmes of education and research attempt to encourage a common moral understanding of the lessons we learn from these painful memories. Contemporary historians have increasingly been drawn into these efforts since 1989 - in the courtroom, in the media, on commissions, as advisers. In a series of thoughtful essays, written by leading historians from across Europe, this volume considers the ethics and responsibilities that this new role entails. For anyone concerned with the role of the historian in contemporary society and how we arrive at a public understanding of history, this book is essential reading.
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ISBN-13: 9780719091308
ISBN-10: 0719091306
Pagini: 224
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.31 kg
Editura: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY PRESS

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On issues ranging from the Holocaust to Srebrenica, contemporary historians are being asked to serve as 'expert witnesses' to painful events in the recent past - in the courtroom and in the media. Leading historians from across Europe reflect upon their experiences in this emerging public role. -- .