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OverviewWhat is history about? This Element shows that answers centred on the keyword 'past events' are incomplete, even if they are not simply wrong. Interweaving theoretical and historical perspectives, it provides an abstract overview of the thematic plurality that characterizes contemporary academic historiography. The reflection on different sorts of pasts that can be at focus in historical research and writing encompasses events as well as non-events, especially recursive social structures and cultural webs. Some consequences of such plurality for discussions concerning historical methodology, explanation, exemplification, and representation are also outlined. The basic message, reinforced throughout, is that the great relevance of non-event-centred approaches should prompt us to talk more about “histories” in the plural and less about “history” in the singular. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arthur Alfaix Assis (Universidade de Brasília)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781009005166ISBN 10: 1009005162 Pages: 75 Publication Date: 14 December 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. A minimal metaphysics; 2. Events; 3. Social structures; 4. Symbolic webs; 5. Some ramifications; References.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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