Toni Weller
History in the Digital Age
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415666978
- author:
- Toni Weller
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 212
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The digital age is transforming the field of history. This book explores how new technologies are changing the way historians study and teach. Toni Weller examines the conceptual challenges facing historical enquiry in the 21st century, drawing on contributions from international experts in History, English, Information Studies, and Archivists. The book takes a nuanced view of digital technologies, neither praising nor condemning them, but rather investigating their impact on the field. For historians seeking to understand the implications of digital change, this book provides a valuable perspective on the future of historical study.
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