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Multiculturalism, Natural Identity and the Uses of the Past (v. 2) (Transatlantic Encounters) - Softcover

 
9789053837115: Multiculturalism, Natural Identity and the Uses of the Past (v. 2) (Transatlantic Encounters)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9053837116 ISBN 13: 9789053837115
Publisher: VU University Press, 2001

Synopsis

Discussions about fundamental historical events of the past century have invaded the public domain; public opinion and policy-makers ask framers of the public image of the past to provide guidance, reassurance, and legitimisation. Increasing social heterogeneity and cultural difference force us to revise our traditional concepts of culture and examine the public, social and pedagogical implications of multiculturalism in an explicitly comparative perspective. This book explores how history has been used to support or oppose the political orders of our century as well as its great themes, and how historians have dealt with issues of scholarly objectivity, personal beliefs, and public commitment.

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Publisher
VU University Press
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9053837116
ISBN 13 
9789053837115
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
198
Editor
Lenz Gunter, Ling Peter