Berger, Stefan
History and Identity
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107648845
- author:
- Berger, Stefan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 270
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, World History, History,
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 59
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Introduction to contemporary historical theory and practice, "History and Identity" by Stefan Berger, explores how issues of identity have shaped our understanding of history. This book charts the evolution of self-reflexivity in historical writing, from traditional forms to more recent fields such as gender history and comparative history. Berger delves into key trends in historical theory, including postmodernism, poststructuralism, constructivism, narrativism, and the linguistic turn, revealing how they have transformed historical writing over the last four decades. The book covers a wide range of topics, from traditional forms of history writing to emerging fields such as visual history and the history of material culture. By examining these trends and their impact on historical practice, Berger provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary historical theory and practice, making this book an essential resource for historians and scholars of history.
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