A Companion to the Study of History - Hardcover

Stanford, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 063118158X ISBN 13: 9780631181583

Publisher: Blackwell Pub, 1994

Synopsis

An introduction to the concepts and issues of the study and practice of history. Explains such matters as the difference between history as action and history as account, the nature of history, views of the past, history as discourse, the use of evidence, and many recent theories and schools. Addressed to undergraduates but of possible interest of lay readers. Paper edition (unseen), $22.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A Companion to the Study of History guides students through all the historical concepts, theories, methods and problems confronting those engaged in the serious study of history. It distinguishes between history as action and history as narrative and illuminates the vital interplay between understanding and doing in a lively and accessible manner.

The author covers the nature of history, questions about action and meaning, views of the past, history as discourse, narrative and knowledge, the use of evidence, causation and event, theories of history and also a wide variety of recent theoretical perspectives and schools of thought.

About the Author:

Michael Stanford was until 1983 Senior Lecturer in History at the University of the West of England and holds degrees in philosophy and history. He now co-edits the philosophy journal Cogito, and writes articles and reviews on both history and philosophy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 063118158X
• ISBN 13: 9780631181583
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 309