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Key Issues in Historical Theory
Herman Paul
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Key Issues in Historical Theory is a fresh, clear and well-grounded introduction to this vibrant field of inquiry, incorporating many examples from novels, paintings, music, and political debates. The book expertly engages the reader in discussions of what history is, how people relate to the past and how they are formed by the past.
Over 11 thematically-based chapters, Herman Paul discusses subjects such as:
- history, memory and trauma
- historical experience and narrative
- moral and political dimensions of history
- historical reasoning and explanation
- truth, plausibility and objectivity.
Key Issues in Historical Theory convincingly shows that historical theory is not limited to reflection on professional historical studies, ... Read more
With textboxes providing additional focus on a range of key topics, this is an attractive, accessible and up-to-date guide to the field of historical theory.
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
278g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138802735
SKU
V9781138802735
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About Herman Paul
Herman Paul is Associate Professor of Historical Theory and Historiography at Leiden University, where he directs a research project on ‘The Scholarly Self: Character, Habit, and Virtue in the Humanities, 1860-1930’. His publications include Hayden White: The Historical Imagination (Polity Press, 2011).
Reviews for Key Issues in Historical Theory
"This is currently the best introduction to historical theory available in English – comprehensive, lucid and dealing in original and innovative ways with a range of key problems in the philosophy of history and historical theory. It should be read by any undergraduate studying history and will be read with great benefit by many Masters and PhD students as well ... Read more