Conceptualizing the History of the Present Time |
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Author:
| Mudrovcic, María Inés |
Series title: | Elements in Historical Theory and Practice Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-009-04855-2 |
Publication Date: | May 2024 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $22.00 |
Book Description:
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This Element explores four meanings of 'contemporary,' emphasizing its designation as a historical field. It argues that disagreements about when the contemporary era begins stem from historians assuming a linear, chronological, and absolute conception of time. It enriches our understanding of the concept of the 'present' in the context of history.
This Element explores four meanings of 'contemporary,' emphasizing its designation as a historical field. It argues that disagreements about when the contemporary era begins stem from historians assuming a linear, chronological, and absolute conception of time. It enriches our understanding of the concept of the 'present' in the context of history.