Books in the History: Concepts,Theories and Practice series

This textbook provides an evaluation and overview of the state of history as it is imagined, conceptualized and practised in 2003. Taking an explicitly postmodernist position and opposed to empiricism, the book assumes that the past and history are in fact different.

Examines links between imperialism, modernity and capitalism and considers the impact of imperialism on global structures and national cultures, past and present. This study explores developments in historical, political, literary and cultural studies of imperialism. It addresses the legacy of imperialism.

Once a master category of historical and social analysis, the concept of class has been in trouble for some time. This book provides a commentary on related debates and demonstrates why class matters.

Takes you on a journey through religious conceptions of time.