A Practical Guide to Studying History: Skills and Approaches

A Practical Guide to Studying History: Skills and Approaches
by: Tracey Loughran (Editor)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date: 2017/1/12
Language: English
Print Length: 352 pages
ISBN-10: 1472529987
ISBN-13: 9781472529985
Book Description
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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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. Read more