Cultural History: A Concise Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780415667753 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 144 str.

Alessandro Arcangeli

Opis

In this introduction to cultural history as a sub-discipline the reader will find the key steps in the historical development of the field, from 1850 to the present. It surveys different ways cultural history has been practised exploring intellectual history, the history of ideas and concepts, and much more.

Recenzje

"Arcangeli has written an up-to-date and lucid introduction to cultural history. The scope of the book, and the variety of approaches and orientations included, is impressive, even more so when taking into account the very concise character of the book. The book is also well translated; in this respect, the editors of Routledge are to be credited... I recommend the book to anyone interested in cultural history, yet especially to teachers of undergraduate courses who would like to acquaint their students with basic though accurate knowledge of cultural history." - Steven Schouten, Cultural History 2.1 (2013): 103-106. Edinburgh University Press

Spis treści

Preface.  1. In search of a definition: a fuzzy field of enquiry  2. Traditions and reinventions  3. Interwoven paths  4. Territories  Suggestions for further reading.  Appendix.  Bibliography.  Index

O autorze

Alessandro Arcangeli is Associate Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Verona, Italy. He has studied the cultural history of Renaissance Europe, with particular focus on dance (Davide o Salomè?, 2000), leisure (Recreation in the Renaissance, 2003) and the medical discourse on lifestyle.