Author : Stephen B. Oates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biography
ISBN : 0918954541
Biography as History
Stephen B. Oates
Biography And History
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The Biographical Turn
Hans Renders,Binne de Haan,Jonne Harmsma
Author : Hans Renders,Binne de Haan,Jonne Harmsma
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781315469560
The Biographical Turn by Hans Renders,Binne de Haan,Jonne Harmsma Pdf
The Biographical Turn showcases the latest research through which the field of biography is being explored. Fifteen leading scholars in the field present the biographical perspective as a scholarly research methodology, investigating the consequences of this bottom-up approach and illuminating its value for different disciplines. While biography has been on the rise in academia since the 1980s, this volume highlights the theoretical implications of the biographical turn that is changing the humanities. Chapters cover subjects such as gender, religion, race, new media and microhistory, presenting biography as as a research methodology suited not only for historians but also for explorations in areas including literature studies, sociology, economics and politics. By emphasizing agency, the use of primary sources and the critical analysis of context and historiography, this book demonstrates how biography can function as a scholarly methodology for a wide range of topics and fields of research. International in scope, The Biographical Turn emphasizes that the individual can have a lasting impact on the past and that lives that are now forgotten can be as important for the historical narrative as the biographies of kings and presidents. It is a valuable resource for all students of biography, history and historical theory.
Biography and Society
Daniel Bertaux
Author : Daniel Bertaux
Publisher : Sage Publications (CA)
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Biography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039165555
Biography and Society by Daniel Bertaux Pdf
The Biographical Turn
Hans Renders,Binne de Haan,Jonne Harmsma
Author : Hans Renders,Binne de Haan,Jonne Harmsma
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781315469553
The Biographical Turn by Hans Renders,Binne de Haan,Jonne Harmsma Pdf
The Biographical Turn showcases the latest research through which the field of biography is being explored. Fifteen leading scholars in the field present the biographical perspective as a scholarly research methodology, investigating the consequences of this bottom-up approach and illuminating its value for different disciplines. While biography has been on the rise in academia since the 1980s, this volume highlights the theoretical implications of the biographical turn that is changing the humanities. Chapters cover subjects such as gender, religion, race, new media and microhistory, presenting biography as as a research methodology suited not only for historians but also for explorations in areas including literature studies, sociology, economics and politics. By emphasizing agency, the use of primary sources and the critical analysis of context and historiography, this book demonstrates how biography can function as a scholarly methodology for a wide range of topics and fields of research. International in scope, The Biographical Turn emphasizes that the individual can have a lasting impact on the past and that lives that are now forgotten can be as important for the historical narrative as the biographies of kings and presidents. It is a valuable resource for all students of biography, history and historical theory.
Biography and History in Film
Thomas S. Freeman,David L. Smith
Author : Thomas S. Freeman,David L. Smith
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9783319894089
Biography and History in Film by Thomas S. Freeman,David L. Smith Pdf
The essays in this volume seek to analyze biographical films as representations of historical individuals and the times in which they lived. To do this, contributors examine the context in which certain biographical films were made, including the state of knowledge about their subjects at that moment, and what these films reveal about the values and purposes of those who created them. This is an original approach to biographical (as opposed to historical) films and one that has so far played little part in the growing literature on historical films. The films discussed here date from the 1920s to the 2010s, and deal with males and females in periods ranging from the Middle Ages to the end of the twentieth century. In the process, the book discusses how biographical films reflect changing attitudes towards issues such as race, gender and sexuality, and examines the influence of these films on popular perceptions of the past. The introduction analyses the nature of biographical films as a genre: it compares and contrasts the nature of biography on film with written biographies, and considers their relationship with the discipline of history. As the first collection of essays on this popular but understudied genre, this book will be of interest to historians as well as those in film and cultural studies.
The History and Poetics of Scientific Biography
Thomas Söderqvist
Author : Thomas Söderqvist
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317028901
The History and Poetics of Scientific Biography by Thomas Söderqvist Pdf
Biographies of scientists carry an increasingly prominent role in today's publishing climate. Traditional historical and sociological accounts of science are complemented by narratives that emphasize the importance of the scientific subject in the production of science. Not least is the realization that the role of science in culture is much more accessible when presented through the lives of its practitioners. Taken as a genre, such biographies play an important role in the public understanding of science. In recent years there has been an increasing number of monographs and collections about biography in general and literary biography in particular. However, biographies of scientists, engineers and medical doctors have rarely been the topic of scholarly inquiry. As such this volume of essays will be welcomed by those interested in the genre of science biography, and who wish to re-examine its history, foundational problems and theoretical implications. Borrowing approaches and methods from cultural studies and the history, philosophy and sociology of science, the contributions cover a broad range of subjects, periods and locations. By presenting such a rich diversity of essays, the volume is able to chart the reoccurring conceptual problems and devices that have influenced scientific biographies from classical antiquity to the present day. In so doing it provides a compelling overview of the history of the genre, suggesting that the different valuations given scientific biography over time have been largely fuelled by vested professional interests.
Biography
Nigel Hamilton
Author : Nigel Hamilton
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780674034716
Biography by Nigel Hamilton Pdf
Chronicles the historical evolution of the biography genre from ancient times to the early twenty-first century, considering questions about the purpose of biographies, their audience, the challenges of writing biographies, and their role in Western culture.
Dictionary of Manitoba Biography
J.M. Bumsted
Author : J.M. Bumsted
Publisher : Univ. of Manitoba Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999-12-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780887553189
Dictionary of Manitoba Biography by J.M. Bumsted Pdf
Manitoba has been at the crossroads of many of the important debates and events in Canadian history. From the early fur trade to the Riel Rebellion to the Winnipeg General Strike, Manitobans have frequently played crucial roles in Canadian and sometimes world history. Until now, there has been no comprehensive, contemporary source for information on the many Manitobans who have left their mark on history and society. Dictionary of Manitoba Biography fills this gap, with biographical sketches of over 1700 Manitobans who have made an impact in politics, the arts, sports, commerce, agriculture, and society. It is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Canadian history. Particular emphasis has been placed on reflecting Manitoba's ethnic and social diversity, and on including men and women who were notable in their own day but have now been forgotten. Many entries also refer the reader to additional references for further reading. More than a reference book, Dictionary of Manitoba Biography is also a fascinating work of history in its own right, which presents the full and colourful scope of over 300 years of people in Manitoba history and social life, from premiers and mayors to nightclub owners and sports heroes.
Theoretical Discussions of Biography
Hans Renders,Binne De Haan
Author : Hans Renders,Binne De Haan
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004274709
Theoretical Discussions of Biography by Hans Renders,Binne De Haan Pdf
Theoretical Discussions of Biography: Approaches from History, Microhistory, and Life Writing offers comprehensive overviews by 14 academic scholars of the actual state of the field of Biography Studies, specifically by connecting biography with microhistory, journalism, and Life Writing.
Hannibal and Me
Andreas Kluth
Author : Andreas Kluth
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101554197
Hannibal and Me by Andreas Kluth Pdf
A dynamic and exciting way to understand success and failure, through the life of Hannibal, one of history's greatest generals. The life of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with his army in 218 B.C.E., is the stuff of legend. And the epic choices he and his opponents made-on the battlefield and elsewhere in life-offer lessons about responding to our victories and our defeats that are as relevant today as they were more than 2,000 years ago. A big new idea book inspired by ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores the truths behind triumph and disaster in our lives by examining the decisions made by Hannibal and others, including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackleton, and Paul Cézanne-men and women who learned from their mistakes. By showing why some people overcome failure and others succumb to it, and why some fall victim to success while others thrive on it, Hannibal and Me demonstrates how to recognize the seeds of success within our own failures and the threats of failure hidden in our successes. The result is a page-turning adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior. This is essential reading for anyone who seeks to transform misfortune into success at work, at home, and in life.
You Never Forget Your First
Alexis Coe
Author : Alexis Coe
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780735224124
You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe Pdf
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN NPR CONCIERGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “In her form-shattering and myth-crushing book….Coe examines myths with mirth, and writes history with humor… [You Never Forget Your First] is an accessible look at a president who always finishes in the first ranks of our leaders.” —Boston Globe Alexis Coe takes a closer look at our first--and finds he is not quite the man we remember Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down--even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle. But after he married Martha, everything changed. Washington became the kind of man who named his dog Sweetlips and hated to leave home. He took up arms against the British only when there was no other way, though he lost more battles than he won. After an unlikely victory in the Revolutionary War cast him as the nation's hero, he was desperate to retire, but the founders pressured him into the presidency--twice. When he retired years later, no one talked him out of it. He left the highest office heartbroken over the partisan nightmare his backstabbing cabinet had created. Back on his plantation, the man who fought for liberty must confront his greatest hypocrisy--what to do with the men, women, and children he owns--before he succumbs to death. With irresistible style and warm humor, You Never Forget Your First combines rigorous research and lively storytelling that will have readers--including those who thought presidential biographies were just for dads--inhaling every page.
Biography and Autobiography
J. Noonan
Author : J. Noonan
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1993-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780773583726
Biography and Autobiography by J. Noonan Pdf
A Bibliography of History & Historical Biography. Being the Sections Relating to Those Subjects in The Best Books and The Reader's Guide
William Swan Stallybrass (formerly Sonnenschein.),William Swan Sonnenschein
Author : William Swan Stallybrass (formerly Sonnenschein.),William Swan Sonnenschein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433082395975
A Bibliography of History & Historical Biography. Being the Sections Relating to Those Subjects in The Best Books and The Reader's Guide by William Swan Stallybrass (formerly Sonnenschein.),William Swan Sonnenschein Pdf
Abraham
David Rosenberg
Author : David Rosenberg
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0465070957
Abraham by David Rosenberg Pdf
The world's three largest faiths all find a common root in one man: Abraham. Breaking new ground, David Rosenberg portrays Abraham as a man whose whole life, and therefore his legacy, is informed by the Sumerian culture that produced him. Abraham is a brilliant literary excavation of the ancient cultures from which our modern world has grown.
General Biography
John Aikin,William Johnston
Author : John Aikin,William Johnston
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1343131200
General Biography by John Aikin,William Johnston Pdf
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