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The Past is a Foreign Country,Used
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In this remarkably wideranging book Professor Lowenthal analyses the everchanging role of the past in shaping our lives. A heritage at once nurturing and burdensome, the past allows us to make sense of the present whilst imposing powerful constraints upon the way that present develops. Some aspects of the past are celebrated, others expunged, as each generation reshapes its legacy in line with current needs. Drawing on all the arts, the humanities and the social sciences, the author uses sources as diverse as science fiction and psychoanalysis to examine how rebellion against inherited tradition has given rise to the modern cult of preservation and pervasive nostalgia. Profusely illustrated, The Past is a Foreign Country shows that although the past has ceased to be a sanction for inherited power or privilege, as a focus of personal and national identity and as a bulwark against massive and distressing change it remains as potent a force as ever in human affairs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Past is a Foreign Country'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the evolving role of the past in shaping human lives, exploring how different generations reinterpret their heritage and legacy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Past is a Foreign Country'? A: The author of the book is David Lowenthal, a noted scholar in the field of historiography.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Past is a Foreign Country' contain? A: The book contains 489 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Past is a Foreign Country' published? A: The book was published on January 29, 1999.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What category does 'The Past is a Foreign Country' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of historiography.
- Q: What insights does the author provide regarding the past? A: The author examines how the past influences personal and national identity while also addressing the tension between preserving and rejecting inherited traditions.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on modern issues in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the modern cult of preservation and nostalgia, illustrating how contemporary society grapples with its historical legacy.
- Q: Are there illustrations in 'The Past is a Foreign Country'? A: Yes, the book is profusely illustrated, enhancing the reader's understanding of the concepts discussed.