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The book critiques the eurocentric biases prevalent in Western historical narratives, highlighting how the West has appropriated the achievements of other cultures, particularly in areas like democracy and capitalism. It analyzes the works of influential theorists such as Marx and Weber while engaging with notable Western historians. Goody proposes a new comparative methodology for cross-cultural analysis, aiming to provide a more nuanced understanding of historical outcomes beyond simplistic East-West distinctions. This work is relevant to historians, anthropologists, and social theorists alike.
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The Theft of History, Jack Goody
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- 2009
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- Título
- The Theft of History
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Jack Goody
- Editorial
- Cambridge University Press
- Publicado en
- 2009
- Formato
- Tapa dura
- Páginas
- 356
- ISBN13
- 9780521870696
- Serie
- Canto Classics
- Etiquetas
- No ficción, Ciencias sociales, Tema histórico, Historia, Comercio, Negocios & Gestión, Ciencias políticas & Política, Política, Economía, Sociología, Antropología
- Calificación
- 3,8 de 5
- Descripción
- The book critiques the eurocentric biases prevalent in Western historical narratives, highlighting how the West has appropriated the achievements of other cultures, particularly in areas like democracy and capitalism. It analyzes the works of influential theorists such as Marx and Weber while engaging with notable Western historians. Goody proposes a new comparative methodology for cross-cultural analysis, aiming to provide a more nuanced understanding of historical outcomes beyond simplistic East-West distinctions. This work is relevant to historians, anthropologists, and social theorists alike.