E-raamat: Writing the History of the Humanities: Questions, Themes, and Approaches

Globally, the Humanities are in trouble and only a thorough grasp of their history can give us the knowledge we need to deal with the situation. Thats why this timely book is, beyond all hype, so exciting and rewarding. Herman Pauls exhilarating introduction establishes the terms for a comprehensive historical understanding of the humanities and the essays that he has chosen illuminate not just the past but the present too. Essential reading. * Simon During, Professor of English, University of Melbourne, Australia * The history of the humanities is a new field but a remarkably dynamic one. Herman Paul has assembled an outstanding international team to produce a book that both provides an accessible introduction to the field and showcases some of the most innovative work it is producing. * Stuart Jones, Professor of Intellectual History, University of Manchester, UK * This collection serves as a prescriptive ... guide to the current status of the history of humanities ... [ T]his is a timely addition to modern research on a topic immense significance for many areas of study. * CHOICE *