Bibliograph

Historicism, Paul Hamilton

Type

Label

Historicism, Paul Hamilton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-206) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Historicism

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Paul Hamilton

Series statement

The new critical idiom

Summary

This updated edition provides an introduction to the crucial concept of historicism. It explains the theory & practice, presents the history of the term & its uses, introduces key thinkers in the field & considers historicism in relation to contemporary debates, such as feminism & globalization., Historicism is the essential introduction to the field, providing its readers with the necessary knowledge, background and vocabulary to apply it in their own studies. Paul Hamilton's compact and comprehensive guide: * explains the theory and basics of historicism* presents a history of the term and its uses* introduces the reader to the key thinkers in the field, from ancient Greece to modern times* considers historicism in contemporary debates and its relevance to other modes of criticism, such as feminism and post-colonialism* contains an extensive bibliography of further reading

Target audience

specialized

Classification