New Perspectives on Historical Writing

Describes developments in the methodology and practice of history. The volume covers interdisciplinary areas of historical research, ranging from anthropology and women's history to history of the body. Each chapter analyzes major contributions to the field and outlines prospects for the future.

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Now available in paperback, this book is a wide-ranging and up-to-date account of the most exciting and important developments in the methodology and practice of history.The volume covers many new, interdisciplinary areas of historical research, including historical anthropology, women's history, history of the body, history of images, oral history, history of reading, history of material culture, microhistory, political history and history from below. Each chapter analyses the key contributions to the field concerned and outlines the prospects for future developments.