Postmodernism for historians

Synopsis

The first clear guide to the minefields and meanings of postmodernism for history students.

• The book provides a step-by-step guide to postmodern theory for undergraduate students of Historical Theory and Historiography courses often compulsory modules

• Shortest and clearest introduction available to this essential yet challenging topic

• It provides examples of how historians have used postmodern theory in their research and writing

• It summarises anti-postmodernist criticisms and gives ways of responding to them
• The book aims to empower those frightened by postmodern theory and the very idea of it.