A Practical Guide to Studying History : Skills and Approaches Hardback
Edited by Tracey (Senior Lecturer in History, University of Essex, UK) Loughran
Hardback
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*** PROSE Award Winner (2018) in the Textbook/Humanities Category ***A Practical Guide to Studying History is the perfect guide for students embarking on degree-level study.
The book: - introduces students to the concepts of historical objectivity, frameworks and debate- explains the differences in aims, methods and audiences for different types of history- explores the relationship between the skills developed during a history undergraduate degree and the practice of professional history- helps students develop the practical skills required to read historical writing critically, write good essays, and participate in historical debates- includes study questions, further reading lists, text boxes, maps and illustrationsThe book incorporates case studies taken from a range of regions and periods, reflecting the varied nature of historical study at university, and helps students to understand history, and to practice it successfully: it is an indispensable guide to studying history.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:352 pages, 25 bw illus
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:12/01/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781472532268
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:352 pages, 25 bw illus
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:12/01/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781472532268