Description
About the Author
Thomas L. Haskell is the McCann Professor of History at Rice University.
Reviews
Haskell's method integrates the disciplinary priorities of historians into a style of discourse characteristic of philosophers, theologians, and political theorists... The community of specialists [in U.S. history] has no more thoughtful and conscientious student of its own epistemic authority than Thomas L. Haskell. -- David A. Hollinger Journal of American History A dozen essays, thoughtful and thought-provoking, by a distinguished intellectual historian and historical critic. Virginia Quarterly Review The most sophisticated contribution by a historian to the contemporary debate over the nature of historical knowledge. Books and Culture Haskell's reputation as one of the foremost writers on topics in the philosophy of history is well deserved... A challenging read well worth the effort. Choice Haskell provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between professional societies and authoritative knowledge and how this led to the rise of distinctive intellectual societies. PAR Public Administration Review 2006
Book Information
ISBN 9780801865350
Author Thomas L. Haskell
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 635g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 23mm