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Focusing on the evolution of historical objectivity, this book explores the aspirations and challenges faced by American historians since the late nineteenth century. Peter Novick delves into unpublished correspondence and published works, providing a nuanced perspective on how historians have defined their roles and the principles guiding their practice. The narrative reveals the interplay between theoretical ideals and practical realities, offering a comprehensive account of the profession's development and the ongoing debate surrounding the writing of history.
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That Noble Dream, Peter Novick
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- 2006
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- Title
- That Noble Dream
- Subtitle
- The 'Objectivity Question' and the American Historical Profession
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Novick
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 664
- ISBN13
- 9780521343282
- Category
- History
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of historical objectivity, this book explores the aspirations and challenges faced by American historians since the late nineteenth century. Peter Novick delves into unpublished correspondence and published works, providing a nuanced perspective on how historians have defined their roles and the principles guiding their practice. The narrative reveals the interplay between theoretical ideals and practical realities, offering a comprehensive account of the profession's development and the ongoing debate surrounding the writing of history.