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Introduction to Modern Historiography - MHIS748

An introduction to views of the nature, origins, limits and purpose of historical knowledge since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Topics explored include: changing understandings of subject matter and evidence, empiricism, objectivity and truth, biography, Marxism, gender, postcolonialism, postmodernism, and universal histories.

Credit Points: 4
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S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

Staff Contact(s): Dr Matthew Bailey
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Assessed As: Graded
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Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations

Faculty of Arts

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