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What and Why?: Ancient, Modern and Postmodern Perspectives

Beverley Southgate (University of Hertfordshire, UK)

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Routledge
27 September 2001

History: theory & methods

History: What and Why? is a highly accessible introductory survey of historians' views about the nature and

purpose of their subject. It offers a historical perspective and clear guide to contemporary debates about the nature and purpose of history and a discussion of the traditional model of history as an account of the past 'as it was'. It assesses the challenges to orthodox views and examines the impact of Marxism, feminism and post-colonialism on the study of

history. This second edition has been updated to reflect the continuing, and still increasing, debate surrounding these

issues. In particular it discusses:

historians' fear of postmodernism

holocaust denial and the Irving/Lipstadt libel trial

the future of the past in the light of the postmodern challenge.

By: Beverley Southgate (University of Hertfordshire UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780415256575
ISBN 10: 0415256577
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 27 September 2001
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Beverley Southgate

Reviews for History: What and Why?: Ancient, Modern and Postmodern Perspectives

'A useful guide to a myriad of theories and key figures.' - Oxbow Book News A valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the implications of postmodernism for the standing of history...written with admirable lucidity and should engage and provoke students. Its range of cultural reference is rich, and one of the best things about it is the long historical context into which postmodernism is placed. Rich repertory of illustrations and quotations. - William Stafford, University of Huddersfield in English Historical Review '... a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the implications of postmodernism for the standing of history ... written with admirable lucidity and should engage and provoke students. Its range of cultural reference is rich, and one of the best things about it is the long historical context into which postmodernism is placed ... rich repertory of illustrations and quotations.' - William Stafford, English Historical Review, September 2002 'Southgate has ... provided a clear guide to the contemporary debate ... I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone interested in the future of the subject.' - History Teaching Review