Routledge Companion to Cultural History in the Western World

The Routledge Companion to Cultural History in the Western World provides a comprehensive examination of recent discussions and findings in cultural history, focusing on the Western world and its transformation from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. It brings together 36 authors from 15 countries, covering a wide geographical range and engaging with historiographical debate.

Format: Hardback
Length: 584 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Companion to Cultural History in the Western World is a comprehensive exploration of the latest developments and insights in the captivating realm of cultural history. This volume serves as a synthesis of how the emerging field of cultural history has revolutionized the study of history, dividing it into three distinct parts: medieval, early modern, and modern. Each section highlights the ways in which individuals interpreted their surroundings, emphasizing the diverse perspectives and worldviews that shaped their understanding of the world. Contributions delve into a wide range of themes, including material cultures of daily life, mobility and transportation, cultural exchange and transfer, power and conflict, emotion and communication, and the history of the senses. While the focus is primarily on the Western world, the concept of the West is flexible, allowing for a broad geographical coverage. By bringing together 36 authors from 15 countries, the book achieves a remarkable geographical breadth, consistently emphasizing global connections and the growing trend of globalization. It paints a vivid panorama of the transformation of Western identities, spanning from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century, providing the reader with a comprehensive illustration of the potential of cultural history as a means of studying the past across various times, spaces, and aspects of human experience.

Engaging with ongoing historiographical debates and covering a vast array of themes, periods, and places, The Routledge Companion to Cultural History in the Western World serves as an invaluable resource for cultural history students and scholars seeking to deepen their understanding and advance this dynamic field.

Weight: 1356g
Dimension: 180 x 252 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138649460