On the Edge of the Cliff: History, Language and Practices

by Roger Chartier

Book Overview

The importance of history has been powerfully reaffirmed in recent years by the appearance of major new authors, pathbreaking works, and fresh interpretations of historical events, trends, and methods. Responding to these developments, Roger Chartier engages several of the most influential writers of cultural history whose works have spread far beyond academic audiences to become part of contemporary cultural argument. Challenging the assertion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B002DZEGSM
• ISBN13: 9780801854361
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"