The Tyranny of the Discrete: A Discussion of the Problems of Local History in England - Tapa dura

Marshall, John D.

 
9781859282908: The Tyranny of the Discrete: A Discussion of the Problems of Local History in England
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ISBN 10: 1859282903 ISBN 13: 9781859282908
Editorial: Routledge, 1997

Sinopsis

This book argues that in the work of trained historians, as well as amateurs, English local history is weakened by a pervasive antiquarianism: an obsession with detail as opposed to substance. It examines such antiquarianism and shows it to be educationally damaging and wasteful of resources. The author examines the development of the main concepts in local history, and shows the importance of comparative and regional study, pursued through an ongoing and developing debate. He condemns the use of local history merely as a ’quarry’, and suggests that local residents, societies and followers of family history can be brought together in the study of a new form of people’s history - one which reflects the life experiences of the people concerned, and only then moves back into other, less familiar periods.

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John D. Marshall, Emeritus, University of Lancaster, UK

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Editorial
Routledge
Año de publicación
1997
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1859282903
ISBN 13 
9781859282908
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
162
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