[PDF] How To Read A History Book eBook

Author : Marshall T. Poe
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 44,7 MB
Release : 2018-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1785356461

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A deconstruction of the modern history book as artifact, How to Read a History Book explains who writes history books, how the writers are trained, and why they write them. It also discusses genre, bias (political and otherwise) and how to read history books between the lines. Written for undergraduates, intro graduate students and anyone with an informed interest in the subject, How to Read a History Book demonstrates that, rather than being objects that fall from the sky, history books are actually socially-constructed artifacts reflecting all the contradictions of modern meritocratic capitalism.

Author : Michael Burger
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 33,48 MB
Release : 2021-09-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781487505608

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Short and succinct, Reading History introduces students to different kinds of historical writing, acting as a guide to help them read and understand primary and secondary sources.

Author : David Finkelstein
Publisher :
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 10,31 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780415359474

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Following on from the widely successful first volume, this second edition has been updated and expanded to create an essential collection of writings examining different aspects of the history of books and print culture. Arranged in thematic sections, bringing together a wide range of contributors, and featuring introductions to each section, this new edition: contains more extracts covering issues of gender, material culture and bibliographical matters has a brand new section on the future of the book in the electronic age examines different aspects of book history including: the development of the book, spoken words to written texts, the commodifcation of books, and the power and profile of readers. This pioneering book is a vital resource for all those involved in publishing studies, library studies, book history and also those studying English literature, cultural studies, sociology and history.

Author : R. Crone
Publisher : Springer
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 13,41 MB
Release : 2011-08-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0230316735

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We inhabit a textually super-saturated and increasingly literate world. This volume encourages readers to consider the diverse methodologies used by historians of reading globally, and indicates how future research might take up the challenge of recording and interpreting the practices of readers in an increasingly digitized society.

Author : G. M. Trevelyan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 28,34 MB
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1316611752

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This book presents the National Book League's Third Annual Lecture, which discusses the relationship between the reading public and the nature of historical inquiry.

Author : Shafquat Towheed
Publisher : Routledge Literature Readers
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 28,30 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780415484213

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`An extremely intelligent guide to the history of reading... The editors accurately map the new terrain of reading history, setting a variety of global studies within the theoretical approaches so far developed. Their lively prose and judicious selections will attract students and scholars alike to the field.' Shef Rogers, Editor of `Script and Print' `This collection will appeal to students and scholars of history, literature and cultural studies and is essential for specialists in the history of reading.' Bill Bell, Director of the Centre for the History of the Book, The University of Edinburgh The History of Reading Offers on engaging, accessible overview of this fast-developing subject from the rise of literacy through to the current of `book clubs'. The editors offer a variety of extracts crucial to understanding the history of reading and its social, political and cultural implications. Providing both a clear introduction to the history of the field and a taster of the breadth, diversity and vitality of current debats, The History of Reading is an essential resource for undergraduates, graduates and researchers.