Theories, Models and Concepts in Ancient History / Edition 1

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"The place of 'theory' in the study of the past is controversial. Some historians believe that the use of ideas and concepts from disciplines like economics and sociology produces anachronistic and distorted accounts. Others argue that all historians use generalisations about human nature and the workings of society - in other words, some sort of 'theory' - but that most are unconscious of the assumptions on which their accounts of the past depend, a position with its own set of problems." "Neville Morley's book offers a guide for students to how theories, models and concepts have been applied to ancient history. It shows readers how they can use theory to interpret historical evidence for themselves, as well as to evaluate the work of others." The book concludes a survey of key ideas and theories on a wide range of ancient historical topics, including society and economy, the environment, gender and sexuality, myth and rationality. An annotated guide to further reading on all the topics covered is also provided.
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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher
'Succinct and stimulating.' - The Journal of Classics Teaching

'Well written.' - Arctos

'Morley has written a clear and thoughtful overview of the various theoretical approaches available to the aspiring historian' – Prudentia

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780415248761
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • Publication date: 7/28/2004
  • Series: Approaching the Ancient World Series
  • Edition description: ANN
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 176
  • Product dimensions: 5.60 (w) x 8.50 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Meet the Author

Neville Morley is a senior lecturer in ancient history at the University of Bristol. His research interests are in ancient economic history, the city of Rome, ancient and modern historiography and historical theory. He is the author of Metropolis and Hinterland; the city of Rome and the Italian economy and Writing Ancient History, and is editor of Ancient History: Key themes and Approaches.

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Table of Contents

1 Approaches : the problem of theory 1
2 Ancient and modern : the invention of the ancient economy 33
3 The limits of the possible 51
4 Class and status 71
5 A sense of identity 89
6 Myth and reason 105
Afterword : speaking theory 131
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