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History And Cultural Theory
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In Recent Times There Has Been Recognition Of The Growing Influence Of Cultural Theory On Historical Writing. Foucault, Bourdieu, Butler And Spivak Are Just Some Of The Thinkers Whose Ideas Have Been Taken Up And Deployed By Historians.What Are These Ideas And Where Do They Come From? How Have Cultural Theorists Thought About 'History'? And How Have Historians Applied Theoretical Insights To Enhance Their Own Understanding Of Events In The Past?This Book Provides A Wideranging And Authoritative Guide To The Often Vexed And Controversial Relationship Between History And Contemporary Theory. It Analyses The Concepts That Concern Both Theorists And Historians, Such As Power, Identity, Modernity And Postcolonialism, And Offers A Critical Evaluation Of Them From An Historical Standpoint.Written In An Accessible Manner, History And Cultural Theory Gives Historians And Students An Invaluable Summary Of The Impact Of Cultural Theory On Historiography Over The Last Twenty Years, And Indicates The Likely Directions Of The Subject In The Future.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'History and Cultural Theory'? A: 'History and Cultural Theory' explores the influence of cultural theory on historical writing, analyzing the ideas of prominent thinkers like Foucault, Bourdieu, Butler, and Spivak, and examining how these concepts apply to historiography.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'History and Cultural Theory' is Simon Gunn.
- Q: When was 'History and Cultural Theory' published? A: 'History and Cultural Theory' was published on July 20, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'History and Cultural Theory' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'History and Cultural Theory' contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes in 'History and Cultural Theory' include power, identity, modernity, and postcolonialism, evaluated from a historical standpoint.
- Q: Is 'History and Cultural Theory' suitable for students? A: Yes, 'History and Cultural Theory' is written in an accessible manner, making it a valuable resource for both historians and students.
- Q: What condition is 'History and Cultural Theory' in? A: 'History and Cultural Theory' is in new condition and comes with guaranteed packaging.
- Q: Can I return 'History and Cultural Theory' if I am not satisfied? A: Yes, the book comes with a no-quibbles return policy.
- Q: What insights does the book provide regarding cultural theory and history? A: 'History and Cultural Theory' provides a critical evaluation of the relationship between cultural theory and historical writing, summarizing the impact of cultural theory on historiography over the last twenty years.