Postmodernism for Historians

by Brown,Callum G.

• ISBN13: 9780582506046
• ISBN10: 0582506042
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2004-12-22
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The first clear guide to the minefields and meanings of postmodernism for history students. The book provides a step-by-step guide to postmodern theory for undergraduate students of Historical Theory and Historiography courses - often compulsory modules Shortest and clearest introduction available to this essential yet challenging topic It provides examples of how historians have used postmodern theory in their research and writingIt summarises anti-postmodernist criticisms and gives ways of responding to them The book aims to empower those frightened by postmodern theory and the very idea of it.

Author Biography

Callum G. Brown is Professor of Religious and Cultural History at the University of Dundee

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
Introduction	1	(11)
Empiricism	12	(21)
Sign	33	(26)
Discourse	59	(16)
Poststructuralism	75	(18)
Text	93	(24)
Self	117	(27)
Morality	144	(14)
Criticism of postmodernism in History	158	(22)
Conclusion	180	(2)
Glossary	182	(8)
Further reading	190	(4)
Web links	194	(2)
Index	196