The Houses of History
A Critical Reader in History and Theory, Second Edition
Manchester University Press · Print & ebook · August 24, 2016
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- Who it’s for
- A clear, classroom-friendly way into history’s big interpretive arguments.
- Genres
- Historiography, Studying History, Social Philosophy
- Published
- Manchester University Press, August 24, 2016
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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.
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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.
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A clear, classroom-friendly way into history’s big interpretive arguments.
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- history and theory in conversation
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- accessible framing
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| Historiography | 99% |
|---|---|
| Studying History | 27% |
| Social Philosophy | 22% |
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Publisher categories
- Historiography
- 20th-Century History
- Authors
- Anna Green, Kathleen Troup
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Published
- August 24, 2016
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Historiography