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Postmodernism and History

Autor Willie Thompson
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 apr 2004
In this clear, jargon-free guide, Willie Thompson provides a concise introduction to postmodernist theory and its significant impact on the study of history. Although this is a hotly-debated topic, with much of the current literature being both polemical and inaccessible to the beginner, Thompson offers straightforward explanations of complex concepts and shows how the debates are relevant to students' own work.Postmodernism and History:- Considers the origins of postmodernism in both the ideas of poststructuralist thinkers, particularly Michel Foucault, and the political and cultural developments of the late 20th century- Explores themes such as the treatment of historical evidence, problems of historical representation, feminist history, ethical judgements on past events, and the validity of metanarrative or long-term historical explanation- Discusses critically the work of a number of current and recent practicing historians - including Joan Scott, Roy Porter, Patrick Joyce and James Vernon - who have used postmodernist ideas in their writing- Enquires how far postmodern thought has been absorbed into mainstream historiography
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780333963395
ISBN-10: 0333963393
Pagini: 176
Dimensiuni: 138 x 216 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Ediția:2004
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Red Globe Press
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

The impact of postmodernist thought on the study of history is a hotly debated and highly topical subject

Notă biografică

WILLIE THOMPSON was Professor of Contemporary History at Glasgow Caledonian University and is currently Visiting Professor of History at Northumbria University in Newcastle.

Cuprins

Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction What is 'Postmodernism'? Status of Historical Evidence Problems of Representation Representation, Narrative and Emplotment Michel Foucault Representation and Power Representation and Relativism, Cognitive and Moral Representation, Metanarratives and Microhistories Conclusion Glossary Notes Further Reading Index.