This book brings together the world's most pre-eminent historians to discuss the
ten core issues confronting students of contemporary history today. As part of
the "Writing History" series, this volume combines theoretical reflection with
the practice of producing historical texts. It introduces the reader to
important theoretical approaches in the field of contemporary history writing
and how these approaches have shaped this important sub-discipline. Each chapter
frames the contribution of two scholars both in parallel thought and opposition.
Questions include whether the role of gender history has a future and the proper
time period referred to as "colonial history" and the definition of cultural
history.