Routledge International Handbook on Narrative and Life History

The Routledge International Handbook on Narrative and Life History provides a comprehensive and authoritative resource to students, researchers, and educators interested in narrative theory, analysis, and interpretation, covering topics such as the historical emergence of life history and narrative study, techniques for conducting life history and narrative study, identity and politics, generational history, and social and psycho-social approaches to narrative history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 656 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In recent years, there has been a notable shift towards the study of narrative and life history across a diverse array of disciplines. This trend has coincided with the rise of postmodernism and post-structuralism, permeating sociological studies, gender studies, cultural studies, social history, literary theory, and, more recently, psychology. The Routledge International Handbook on Narrative and Life History, penned by esteemed international scholars from the primary contributing perspectives and disciplines, aims to encompass the vastness and intricacy of the field of narrative study and life history work while contextualizing these fields within the historical and contemporary framework. The handbook explores a range of topics, including:
• The historical origins of life history and narrative study
• Methodologies employed in life history and narrative research
• Issues of identity and politics
• Generational history
• Social and psycho-social approaches to narrative history
Comprising chapters written by esteemed contributors, this handbook serves as a comprehensive and authoritative resource for students, researchers, and educators interested in narrative theory, analysis, and interpretation.

Weight: 1204g
Dimension: 175 x 245 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138327672