The Houses of History

A Critical Reader in History and Theory,

Anna Green, Kathleen Troup, Rebecca Mortimer

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Manchester Univ. Press
24 August 2016

History; Historiography

The houses of history is a clear, jargon-free introduction to the major theoretical approaches employed by historians. This innovative critical reader provides accessible introductions to fourteen schools of thought, from the empiricist to the postcolonial, including chapters on Marxist history, Freud and psychohistory, the Annales, historical sociology, narrative, gender, public history and the history of the emotions.

Each chapter begins with a succinct description of the ideas integral to a particular theory. The authors then explore the insights and controversies arising from the application of this model, drawing upon debates and examples from around the world. Each chapter concludes with a representative example from a historian writing within this conceptual framework.

This newly revised edition of the highly successful textbook is the ideal basis for an introductory course in history and theory for students of history at all levels. -- .

By: Anna Green, Kathleen Troup
Other: Rebecca Mortimer
Imprint: Manchester Univ. Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd New edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9780719096211
ISBN 10: 0719096219
Pages: 472
Publication Date: 24 August 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction 2. The empiricists 3. Marxist historians 4. Psychoanalysis and history 5. The Annales 6. Historical sociology 7. Quantitative history 8. Anthropology and ethnohistorians 9. The question of narrative 10. Gender and history 11. The challenge of poststructuralism/postmodernism 12. Postcolonial perspectives 13. Public history 14. Oral history 15. History of emotions 16. Conclusion Index -- .

Anna Green is Associate Professor in the Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies at Victoria University of Wellington Kathleen Troup is Associate in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne