Harlan David (265 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. American historical writing has traditionally been a primary form of moral reflection. However, this study argues that, in the disillusionment following the 1960s, history abandoned its redemptive potential, and adopted the methodology of the social sciences. It describes the reasons for this change to objectivity and professionalism, explains why it failed, and examines the emergence of a new traditionalism in American historical writing. The first section describes the impact of literary theory in the 1970s and beyond, the rise of women's history, the various forms of ideological analysis developed by historians on the left, and the crippling obsession with professionalism in the 1980s. The second part focuses on the contributions of John Patrick Diggins, Richard Rorty, Elaine Showalter, Henry Louis Gates Jr, and others. The author argues that at the end of the 20th century American historical writing may become again, not one of the social sciences in historical costume, but a form of moral reflection which speaks to all Americans.…

paperback. Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Good. American historical writing has traditionally been a primary form of moral reflection. However, this study argues that, in the disillusionment following the 1960s, history abandoned its redemptive potential, and adopted the methodology of the social sciences. It describes the reasons for this change to objectivity and professionalism, explains why it failed, and examines the emergence of a new traditionalism in American historical writing. The first section describes the impact of literary theory in the 1970s and beyond, the rise of women's history, the various forms of ideological analysis developed by historians on the left, and the crippling obsession with professionalism in the 1980s. The second part focuses on the contributions of John Patrick Diggins, Richard Rorty, Elaine Showalter, Henry Louis Gates Jr, and others. The author argues that at the end of the 20th century American historical writing may become again, not one of the social sciences in historical costume, but a form of moral reflection which speaks to all Americans.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Light wear. Edited by Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by Ron Walotsky for "McGillahee's Brat" by Ray Bradbury. Includes "All Around the Universe" (novelet) by Howard L. Myers; "Carolyn's Laughter" (novelet) by Robert Thurston; "Choice" by Robert J. Tilley; "Corpse" by Harlan Ellison; "Training Talk No. 12" by David R. Bunch; "Jimmy" by Miriam Allen de Ford; "Staying Power" by Hank Davis; "The Tenderizers" by Anthony Boucher; "Good-bye Miss Patterson" by Phyllies Maclennan; "Betty" by Gary Jennings. Features: "Books" by James Blish; "Films" by Baird Searles; "Cartoon" by Gahan Wilson; "Science: The 3-D Molecule" by Isaac Asimov; "Dharma" (verse) by Henry M. Littlefield.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paper Back. Condition: Good.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shows minor wear, tanned pages.

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Audio Book (Cassette). Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Former library book. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Early printing. A Terrific reading copy. Octavo, 9 1/4" tall, 1005 pages, stiff pictorial wraps. A very good, otherwise clean and neat soft cover overall with minor shelf wear, binding tight, but paper cream white. John Harris (illustrator).

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. There are very light pencil checkmarks to the first half of the text, else text clean & bright; binding tight; minimal wear to covers.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Fourth Edition. 139 pages. >>> With a 6 page Intro = "Introducing Doctor Who - Amenities preformed by Harlan Ellison" !!! >>> a beautiful UN-READ copy! Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. David Mann Illustrated Cover! (illustrator). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. Reprint. New stories, published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the original motion picture "The Wolf Man." With black-and-white chapter heading drawings. Michael David Biegel (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL articles, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL articles, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL articles, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.