Routledge Handbook of Global Economic History
Pat Hudson editor Francesco Boldizzoni editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:14th Dec '15
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The Routledge Handbook of Global Economic History documents and interprets the development of economic history as a global discipline from the later nineteenth century to the present day. Exploring the normative and relativistic nature of different schools and traditions of thought, this handbook not only examines current paradigmatic western approaches, but also those conceived in less open societies and in varied economic, political and cultural contexts. In doing so, this book clears the way for greater critical understanding and a more genuinely global approach to economic history.
This handbook brings together leading international contributors in order to systematically address cultural and intellectual traditions around the globe. Many of these are exposed for consideration for the first time in English. The chapters explore dominant ideas and historiographical trends, and open them up to critical transnational perspectives.
This volume is essential reading for both academics and students in economic and social history. As this field of study is very much a bridge between the social sciences and humanities, the issues examined in the book will also have relevance for those seeking to understand the evolution of other academic disciplines under the pressures of varied economic, political and cultural circumstances, on both national and global scales.
‘Of all the subjects representing higher education in the humanities and social sciences, economic history has experienced almost no difficulties or resistance to taking the global turn. The distinguished editors of this collection of essays have recruited an impressive group of scholars from many national traditions to tell us how the field has evolved into the universal discipline for our times.’ — Patrick K. O'Brien, Centennial Professor of Global Economic History, London School of Economics and Political Science.
‘This Handbook is a splendid introduction to the way economic development and capitalism has been imagined and researched. Even more important, it’s a powerful contribution to understanding modern societies everywhere from a world perspective, not just a European/American perspective. Researchers and students from all the social sciences, as well as specialists in economic history, will learn important lessons here.’ — Raewyn Connell, Professor Emerita at the University of Sydney, and author of Southern Theory: The Global Dynamics of Knowledge in Social Science.
‘To understand contemporary globalization, there is no question that comparative economic history provides an unparalleled vantage point for readers from any discipline. In this volume Boldizzoni and Hudson bring together a superb group of specialists in the field from around the globe.’ — Carlos Marichal, Professor of Latin American Economic History, El Colegio de México.
‘Boldizzoni and Hudson call to action a number of world experts to debate the contours of economic history for a global age. Whilst economic history has become a global field of research, they claim that it should not be a simple extension of the tools, narratives and methodologies adopted in the West. This book pioneers a new age for economic history.’ — Giorgio Riello, Professor of Global History, University of Warwick.
‘At last a book that
ISBN: 9781138838031
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Weight: 975g
488 pages