Book Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. The Past in a Changing Present; 3. History as Reconstruction/Construction; 4. History as Deconstruction; 5. What is Wrong with Deconstructionist History?; 6. What is Wrong with Reconstructionist/Constructionist History?; 7. Michel Foucault and History; 8. Hayden White and Deconstructionist History; 9. Conclusion; Glossary; Guide to Further Reading; Notes; Index
Summary
Provides an introduction to the debates and issues of postmodernist history. This book: assesses the claims of history as a form of 'truthful' explanation; examines the arrival of 'experimental history' and its implications; clarifies the utility of addressing Michael Foucault and Hayden White; and presents an analysis of Frank R Ankersmit's work
