Practicing History

Taylor & Francis

Practicing HistoryNew Directions in Historical Writing after the Linguistic Turn\nAuthor(s): Gabrielle M. Spiegel\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415341080, 978-0415341080\nSynopsis\nThis essential collection of key articles offers a re-evaluation of the practice of history in light of current debates. Critical thinkers and practicing historians present their writings, along with clear and thorough editorial material, to examine the complex ideas at the forefront of historical practice.\n\nThis volume gives a synoptic overview of the last twenty-five years theoretical analysis of historical writing, with a critical examination of the central concepts and positions that have been in debate. The collection delineates the emergence of \""practice theory\"" as a possible paradigm for future historical interpretation concerned with questions of agency, experience and the subject.\n\nThese complex ideas are introduced .