The history of knowledge / Johan Östling, David Larsson Heidenblad ; translation by Lena Olsson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Östling, Johan, author.

Heidenblad, David Larsson, 1983- author.

Contributor:

Olsson, Lena Maria, 1964- translator.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in historical theory and practice, 2634-8616.

Cambridge elements. Elements in historical theory and practice, 2634-8616

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Knowledge, Theory of--History.

Knowledge, Theory of.

Knowledge, Sociology of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (72 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023.

Summary:

This Element provides a pedagogical overview of the history of knowledge, including its main currents, distinguishing ideas, and key concepts. However, it is not primarily a state-of-the-art overview but rather an argumentative contribution that seeks to push the field in a certain direction - towards studying knowledge in society and knowledge in people's lives. Hence, the history of knowledge envisioned by the authors is not a rebranding of the history of science and intellectual history, but rather a reinvigoration of social and cultural history. This implies that many different forms of knowledge should be objects of study. By drawing on ongoing research from all across the world dealing with different time periods and problems, the authors demonstrate that the history of knowledge can enrich our understanding of past societies. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

The History of Knowledge

Contents

1 Pathways to the History of Knowledge

1.1 The Concept of Knowledge

1.2 The History of Knowledge - An Integrative Field

1.3 The Main Specialisations of the History of Knowledge

2 Key Concepts in the History of Knowledge: Circulation, Actor, and Institution

2.1 The Circulation of Knowledge

2.2 Knowledge Actors

2.3 The Institutions of Knowledge

3 Knowledge in Circulation: Society and People's Lives

3.1 Introduction

3.1.1 The Breakthrough of Environmental Issues

3.1.2 Environmental Knowledge in People's Lives

3.1.3 The Humanities in the Public Sphere

3.1.4 The Humanities in People's Lives

3.1.5 The History of Knowledge of Shareholding

3.1.6 Knowledge about Shares in People's Lives

3.2 Knowledge in Circulation: Perspectives in Time and Space

4 The Future of the History of Knowledge

Further Reading

Bibliography

Acknowledgements.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 15 Dec 2023).

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009052580

1009052586

9781009058483

1009058487

9781009047715

100904771X

Access Restriction:

Open Access. Unrestricted online access