Historical revisionism /
Historical revisionism /
Barbara Krasner, book editor.
- 175 pages ; 23 cm
- Current controversies series .
- Current controversies. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Is historical revisionism useful? -- Does historical revisionism impact the study of history? -- Is new evidence necessary for historical revisionism? -- Does nationalism drive historical revisionism?
"Historical revisionism refers to any reinterpretation of recorded history, but whether this practice is beneficial, harmful, or somewhere in between is hotly contested. While allowing newly discovered evidence and facts to enter the historical record may seem benign, the reinterpretation of existing facts to reflect contemporary morality is a far more controversial aspect of the topic. Many also worry this could lead to historical facts being distorted, as has been the case with Holocaust denial. This volume discusses the different forms and causes of historical revisionism along with the ethical, social, and scholarly concerns related to the issue"--
9781534505360 1534505369 9781534505377 1534505377
2019000148
Historiography.
History--Methodology.
History--Study and teaching.
History--Moral and ethical aspects.
Historiography.
History--Methodology.
History--Moral and ethical aspects.
History--Study and teaching.
D13 / .H5514 2020
907.2
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Is historical revisionism useful? -- Does historical revisionism impact the study of history? -- Is new evidence necessary for historical revisionism? -- Does nationalism drive historical revisionism?
"Historical revisionism refers to any reinterpretation of recorded history, but whether this practice is beneficial, harmful, or somewhere in between is hotly contested. While allowing newly discovered evidence and facts to enter the historical record may seem benign, the reinterpretation of existing facts to reflect contemporary morality is a far more controversial aspect of the topic. Many also worry this could lead to historical facts being distorted, as has been the case with Holocaust denial. This volume discusses the different forms and causes of historical revisionism along with the ethical, social, and scholarly concerns related to the issue"--
9781534505360 1534505369 9781534505377 1534505377
2019000148
Historiography.
History--Methodology.
History--Study and teaching.
History--Moral and ethical aspects.
Historiography.
History--Methodology.
History--Moral and ethical aspects.
History--Study and teaching.
D13 / .H5514 2020
907.2