Approaches to the History of the Western Family 1500-1914 (New Studies in Economic and Social History) [Paperback]

Michael Anderson (Adapter)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0521557933 | ISBN-13: 978-0521557931

This book is a short but comprehensive survey of the work on the history of the family in Western Europe and North America, for the period 1500-1914. Updated to include material published between 1980 and 1994, it aims to provide students of family history with a structured and balanced critique of and guide to the huge literature on the subject. Professor Anderson focuses particularly on the strengths and limitations of different approaches that have been adopted in the discipline, and seeks connections among themes, countries and periods.

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Book Description

Updated to include material published between 1980 and 1994, this short survey aims to provide students of family history with a structured and balanced critique and guide to the vast literature on the subject. It focuses particularly on the strengths and limitations of different approaches.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (November 24, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521557933
• ISBN-13: 978-0521557931
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,395,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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