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History and Cultural Theory
Simon Gunn
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Description for History and Cultural Theory
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In recent times there has been recognition of the growing influence of cultural theory on historical writing. Foucault, Bourdieu, Butler and Spivak are just some of the thinkers whose ideas have been taken up and deployed by historians. What are these ideas and where do they come from? How have cultural theorists thought about 'history'? And how have historians applied theoretical insights to enhance their own understanding of events in the past? This book provides a wide-ranging and authoritative guide to the often vexed and controversial relationship between history and ... Read more
In recent times there has been recognition of the growing influence of cultural theory on historical writing. Foucault, Bourdieu, Butler and Spivak are just some of the thinkers whose ideas have been taken up and deployed by historians. What are these ideas and where do they come from? How have cultural theorists thought about 'history'? And how have historians applied theoretical insights to enhance their own understanding of events in the past? This book provides a wide-ranging and authoritative guide to the often vexed and controversial relationship between history and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Routledge
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
367g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780582784086
SKU
V9780582784086
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About Simon Gunn
Simon Gunn is Reader in History in the School of Cultural Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University. He is the author of The Public Culture of the Victorian Middle Class and was historical adviser to the highly praised BBC2 series, Middle Classes, from which he also co-authored the book, published by Cassell, 2002. He has taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels ... Read more
Reviews for History and Cultural Theory
This is an outstanding work of elucidation and criticism, written with rare lucidity. It will be invaluable to both students and seasoned researchers . John Tosh, Roehampton University, USA ...a well-informed, lucid and balanced survey of the field. Peter Burke, ... Read more