Methods in World History: A Critical Approach - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 9187675587 ISBN 13 : 9789187675584

Editeur : Nordic Academic Press, 2016

Synopsis

Methods in World History is the first international volume that systematically addresses a number of methodological problems specific to the field of World History. Prompted by a lack of applicable works, the authors advocate a considerable sharpening of the tools used within the discipline. Theories constructed on poor foundations run an obvious risk of reinforcing flawed assumptions, and of propping up other, more ideological constructions. The dedicated critical approach outlined in this volume helps to mitigate such risks. Each essay addresses a particular issue, discussing its problems, giving practical examples, and offering solutions and ways of overcoming the difficulties involved. The perspectives are varied, the criticism focussed, and a common theme of coalescence is maintained throughout. This unique anthology will be of great use to advanced scholars of World History, and to students entering the field for the first time.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Since 1997 Arne Jarrick has been a professor of history at Stockholm University. He has held many leading positions in the research funding system.

Maria Wallenberg Bondesson received her PhD in History in 2003 (Stockholm University).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Nordic Academic Press
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9187675587
• ISBN 13: 9789187675584
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Éditeur: Jarrick Arne
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• Personne responsable: non disponible