In this work of sweeping erudition; one of our foremost historians of early Christianity considers a variety of theoretical critiques to examine the problems and opportunities posed by the ways in which history is written. Elizabeth Clark argues forcefully for a renewal of the study of premodern Western history through engagement with the kinds of critical methods that have transformed other humanities disciplines in recent decades.History; Theory; Text provides a user-friendly survey of crucial developments in nineteenth- and twentieth-century debates surrounding history; philosophy; and critical theory. Beginning with the "noble dream" of "history as it really was" in the works of Leopold von Ranke; Clark goes on to review Anglo-American philosophies of history; schools of twentieth-century historiography; structuralism; the debate over narrative history; the changing fate of the history of ideas; and the impact of interpretive anthropology and literary theory on current historical scholarship. In a concluding chapter she offers some practical case studies to illustrate how attending to theoretical considerations can illuminate the study of premodernity.Written with energy and clarity; History; Theory; Text is a clarion call to historians for richer and more imaginative use of contemporary theory.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Amazing experienceBy Sabrina JoyThis book is so beautiful and enriching. The seller I received this from was also very reliable. The product came on time; well-packaged; and secured. This book is very insightful and allows you re-evaluate how you see other cultures outside of your own world.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. people should forget the bible and read this bookBy honey1112i loved 'nisa'. i've read a lot of books in my life - in four different languages; all kinds of topics; in recent years mostly scientific ones. with this i mean to say; it was not easy for 'nisa' to break into top five of all the books for me.but it happened.'nisa' changes the way you feel like a women: about men; about raising childrean; about life in general.'nisa' puts things in a different perspective. in the perspective in which we have spent 99% of our time on earth; so i think it is OK if i call it 'right perspective'. thank you marjorie shostak; i am sad that you died; but hope your book and your scientific papers will live forever.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Interesting EthnographyBy Downfall2448Purchased this book for an anthropology class. It was one of the better books that I've read this last quarter; if not my career as a student. On the other hand; if you are not interested in different cultures; there is nothing wrong with that; then you will not like this book. It is best to read this book with an open mind and try your best not to be ethnocentric. Meaning that certain topics of the book are taboo in our culture; but it is accepted in their culture. According to this book; the !Kung from Botswana live a very interesting and different [to our own] lives. Majorie Shostak did a great job writing this ethnography; and really capturing the voice of "Nisa". Recommended for the person who likes traveling to learn and understand culture.
