Hunt, Lynn

History: Why It Matters (Why It Matters)

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ISBN 13:: 9781509525546
author:: Hunt, Lynn
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 140
Dimensions:: 12.45 x 1.52 x 19.05 centimetres
Genre:: History, General, History
Condition:: New
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This book explores why understanding the past matters in shaping our present and future. Lynn Hunt argues that history is essential for fostering humility, critical thinking, and openness to other cultures, making it a vital tool against tyranny.

As new discoveries challenge our existing knowledge of the past, Hunt shows how the search for truth about history is a continuous process of discovery. By examining the importance of evidence-based presentation, she highlights the role that history plays in promoting critical thinking and challenging chauvinism.

This book introduces Polity's Why It Matters series, which brings together world-leading thinkers to make the case for their subjects and inspire new generations of students.

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