About the book
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, but offers valuable tools for understanding autobiographical writing, cultural heritage and political controversies about the past.
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.
Editions of Key Issues in Historical Theory
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- ISBN 9781317519454
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317519461
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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, but offers valuable tools for understanding autobiographical writing, cultural heritage and political controversies about the past.
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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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, but offers valuable tools for understanding autobiographical writing, cultural heritage and political controversies about the past.
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Key Issues in Historical Theory?
History and Archaeology > History > History: theory and methods > Historiography
Where can I read a sample of Key Issues in Historical Theory?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317519454
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Key Issues in Historical Theory?
Herman Paul
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Key Issues in Historical Theory is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317519454) and pdf(ISBN 9781317519461)