Surveying the latest research this welcome second edition of Alun Munslowâs successful Deconstructing History provides an excellent introduction to the debates and issues of postmodernist history. This new edition has been updated and revised and along with the original discussion material and topics now: assesses the claims of history as a form of âtruthfulâ explanation discusses the limits of conventional historical thinking and practice and the responses of the ânew empiricistsâ to the bookâs central arguments examines the arrival of âexperimental historyâ and its implications clarifies the utility of addressing Michael Foucault and Hayden White and strengthens the analysis of Frank R. Ankersmitâs recent work. Along with an updated glossary and a revised bibliography this second edition will not only live up to its predecessorâs reputation but will surpass it as the most essential student resource for studying history and its practice. . Language: English