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Minutes to Midnight: History and the Anthropocene Era from 1763
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Minutes to Midnight: History and the Anthropocene Era from 1763
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Paul Dukes
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:166 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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Category/Genre | World history |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780857287809
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Classifications | Dewey:909.82 |
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Anthem Press
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Imprint |
Anthem Press
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Publication Date |
1 May 2011 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The book examines the evolution of the predicament symbolised by the setting of the Doomsday Clock at a few minutes to midnight in the context of the Anthropocene Era from 1763, making special reference to the study of history throughout the period. It seeks to demonstrate the necessity for history as science, while pointing out the inadequacy of some previous approaches. It argues for a pandisciplinary approach to today's crisis.
Author Biography
Born in Wallington, Surrey in 1934, Paul Dukes has history degrees from Cambridge, 1954, Washington, 1956 and London, 1964. He has been associated with Aberdeen University since 1964, with visiting appointments at Auckland and Cornell. He is the author of a wide range of publications on Russian, European and world history.
Reviews'The clarity of Dukes's contentions, coupled with his crystalline writing style, allows readers to grasp the multifaceted points with thought-provoking ease. Indispensable for students of historiography and historical methodology. Highly recommended.' -M. J. C. Taylor, Paine College, 'Choice'
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