In this compelling collection, editor Stuart Macintyre brings together thirteen distinguished Australian historians to examine the moral and ethical foundations of their profession. Moving beyond the polarized debates of the "History Wars," this volume invites the reader to look behind the curtain of historical research and writing. The contributors explore profound questions: How do historians balance personal emotion with academic objectivity? To whom are they truly responsible, and how should they navigate the discovery of unpalatable truths?
Through a series of personal and intellectually rigorous essays, historians such as Alan Atkinson, Graeme Davison, and Marilyn Lake reveal their own motivations, the challenges of working in archives, and the complexities of historical imagination. This book offers a rare, revealing window into the working lives of scholars as they grapple with the duty to preserve the past while remaining honest about its diverse realities. Whether you are a student of history, a professional researcher, or simply a curious reader, this thought-provoking volume is essential for understanding how the stories of our past are constructed, contested, and ultimately told.
Used (good, see images, some cover wear, handwritten name, and some page folding) Softcover ISBN 0522851398
