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Marxism And History

by Matt Perry

74,34€ + 10% CARD

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 Tackling current historiographical questions in an accessible way, the author offers a clear introduction to Marxist views of history, key Marxist historians and thinkers, and the relevance of Marxist theory and history to studentsâ€™ own work.
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History Of The Body

by Willemijn (Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands) Ruberg

35,14€ + 10% CARD

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 It delineates the topic of body history and its origins in cultural history and gender history, distinguishing it from related disciplines such as the history of the self, the history of medicine, the history of emotion and gender history.
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Postmodernism And History

by Willie Thompson

~~34,57€~~ 27,66€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 In this clear, jargon-free guide, Willie Thompson provides a concise introduction to postmodernist theory and its significant impact on the study of history. Although this is a hotly-debated topic, with much of the current literature being both polemical and inaccessible to the beginner, Thompson offers straightforward explanations of complex concepts and shows how the debates are relevant to students'' own work. Postmodernism and History: - Considers the origins of postmodernism in both the ideas of poststructuralist thinkers, particularly Michel Foucault, and the political and cultural developments of the late 20th century - Explores themes such as the treatment of historical evidence, problems of historical representation, feminist history, ethical judgements on past events, and the validity of metanarrative or long-term historical explanation - Discusses critically the work of a number of current and recent practicing historians - including Joan Scott, Roy Porter, Patrick Joyce and James Vernon - who have used postmodernist ideas in their writing - Enquires how far postmodern thought has been absorbed into mainstream historiography
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Social Theory And Social History

by Avram Taylor e Donald Macraild

~~32,18€~~ 25,74€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 This book examines the development of social history and the complex relationship between social history and social theory. It covers the major developments within social history, and offers an introduction to many of the most important social theorists, as well as to current debates within historiography.
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Medical History

by Ian Miller

~~32,18€~~ 25,74€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Synthesising historiographical material ranging from the 19th to 21st centuries, Medical History provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the key theoretical debates in medical history, encouraging readers to consider the potential uses of medical history to medical practice and historiographical debate.
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Gender And History

by Susan Kingsley Kent

~~33,38€~~ 26,70€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 What is gender and who has it? History, theory and gender are inextricably linked, but how exactly do they fit together? How do historians use theories about gender to write history? In this jargon-free introduction, Susan Kingsley Kent presents a student-friendly guide to the origins, conceptual framework, subjectmatter and methods of gender history. Assuming no prior knowledge, Gender and History: - Sets out clear definitions of theory, history and gender - Explains that gender is not solely applicable to women, but to men as well - Tackles the hotly debated topic of power and gender relations - Explores gender history from a variety of angles, including anthropology, psychology and philosophy - Spans a broad chronological period, from the times of Aristotle to the present day - Includes a helpful glossary that explains key terms and concepts at a glance Lively and approachable, this is an essential text for anyone who wishes to learn how to use theories of gender in their historical studies.
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Narrative And History

by Alun Munslow

~~32,18€~~ 25,74€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Based on the assumption that reality, reference and representation work together, this introductory textbook explains and illustrates the various ways in which historians write the past as history.
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History Of The Body

by Willemijn Ruberg

~~30,99€~~ 24,79€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 It delineates the topic of body history and its origins in cultural history and gender history, distinguishing it from related disciplines such as the history of the self, the history of medicine, the history of emotion and gender history.
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Biography And History

by Barbara Caine

~~32,18€~~ 25,74€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Biography is the oldest way of writing about historical events, and the most popular. Looking at the complex relationship between the discipline of history and the writing of lives, Biography and History provides an original and insightful introduction to a growing and increasingly important area of historical scholarship and research.
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Marxism And History

by Matt Perry

~~72,86€~~ 58,29€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Tackling current historiographical questions in an accessible way, the author offers a clear introduction to Marxist views of history, key Marxist historians and thinkers, and the relevance of Marxist theory and history to studentsâ€™ own work.
ENGLISH

History Of The Body

by Willemijn Ruberg

~~30,99€~~ 24,79€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 It delineates the topic of body history and its origins in cultural history and gender history, distinguishing it from related disciplines such as the history of the self, the history of medicine, the history of emotion and gender history.
ENGLISH

Medical History

by Ian Miller

~~32,18€~~ 25,74€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Synthesising historiographical material ranging from the 19th to 21st centuries, Medical History provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the key theoretical debates in medical history, encouraging readers to consider the potential uses of medical history to medical practice and historiographical debate.
ENGLISH

Narrative And History

by Alun Munslow

~~32,18€~~ 25,74€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Based on the assumption that reality, reference and representation work together, this introductory textbook explains and illustrates the various ways in which historians write the past as history.
ENGLISH

Biography And History

by Barbara Caine

~~32,18€~~ 25,74€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Looking at the complex relationship between the discipline of history and the writing of lives, this key textbook provides an original and insightful introduction to a growing and increasingly important area of historical scholarship and research.
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Biography And History

by Barbara (The University Of Sydney, Australia) Caine

36,49€ + 10% CARD

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 Looking at the complex relationship between the discipline of history and the writing of lives, this key textbook provides an original and insightful introduction to a growing and increasingly important area of historical scholarship and research.
Medical History

by Ian (Ulster University School Of English And History, Coleraine, Uk) Miller

36,49€ + 10% CARD

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 Synthesising historiographical material ranging from the 19th to 21st centuries, Medical History provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the key theoretical debates in medical history, encouraging readers to consider the potential uses of medical history to medical practice and historiographical debate.
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Film And History

by James Chapman

~~32,18€~~ 25,74€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 A concise yet authoritative introduction to the use of film for historians, designed to equip students with the methods both to analyse film texts and to understand the place of film in history and culture. Chapman explores the main theoretical debates and approaches, and charts the development of film history as a discipline in its own right.
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Transnational History

by Pierre-Yves Saunier

~~33,38€~~ 26,70€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Although some historians have been researching and writing history from a transnational perspective for more than a century, it is only recently that this approach has gained momentum.
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British Imperial History

by Simon Potter

~~33,38€~~ 26,70€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 Imperial historians have developed and discarded an astonishing range of concepts and theoretical tools. The British Empire offers us a particularly fertile terrain for the study of the relationship between history and theory, revealing how changing theoretical currents have shaped, and continue to shape, the writing of imperial history.
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Social Theory And Social History

by Avram Taylor e Donald Macraild

~~32,18€~~ 25,74€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 This book examines the development of social history and the complex relationship between social history and social theory. It covers the major developments within social history, and offers an introduction to many of the most important social theorists, as well as to current debates within historiography.
ENGLISH

Postmodernism And History

by Willie Thompson

~~34,57€~~ 27,66€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 In this clear, jargon-free guide, Willie Thompson provides a concise introduction to postmodernist theory and its significant impact on the study of history. Although this is a hotly-debated topic, with much of the current literature being both polemical and inaccessible to the beginner, Thompson offers straightforward explanations of complex concepts and shows how the debates are relevant to students'' own work. Postmodernism and History: - Considers the origins of postmodernism in both the ideas of poststructuralist thinkers, particularly Michel Foucault, and the political and cultural developments of the late 20th century - Explores themes such as the treatment of historical evidence, problems of historical representation, feminist history, ethical judgements on past events, and the validity of metanarrative or long-term historical explanation - Discusses critically the work of a number of current and recent practicing historians - including Joan Scott, Roy Porter, Patrick Joyce and James Vernon - who have used postmodernist ideas in their writing - Enquires how far postmodern thought has been absorbed into mainstream historiography
ENGLISH

Gender And History

by Susan Kingsley Kent

~~33,38€~~ 26,70€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 What is gender and who has it? History, theory and gender are inextricably linked, but how exactly do they fit together? How do historians use theories about gender to write history? In this jargon-free introduction, Susan Kingsley Kent presents a student-friendly guide to the origins, conceptual framework, subjectmatter and methods of gender history. Assuming no prior knowledge, Gender and History: - Sets out clear definitions of theory, history and gender - Explains that gender is not solely applicable to women, but to men as well - Tackles the hotly debated topic of power and gender relations - Explores gender history from a variety of angles, including anthropology, psychology and philosophy - Spans a broad chronological period, from the times of Aristotle to the present day - Includes a helpful glossary that explains key terms and concepts at a glance Lively and approachable, this is an essential text for anyone who wishes to learn how to use theories of gender in their historical studies.
British Imperial History

by Simon (University Of Bristol, Bristol) Potter

121,67€ + 10% CARD

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 Imperial historians have developed and discarded an astonishing range of concepts and theoretical tools. The British Empire offers us a particularly fertile terrain for the study of the relationship between history and theory, revealing how changing theoretical currents have shaped, and continue to shape, the writing of imperial history.
ENGLISH

British Imperial History

by Simon (University Of Bristol, Bristol) Potter

37,84€ + 10% CARD

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 Imperial historians have developed and discarded an astonishing range of concepts and theoretical tools. The British Empire offers us a particularly fertile terrain for the study of the relationship between history and theory, revealing how changing theoretical currents have shaped, and continue to shape, the writing of imperial history.
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