Conceptualizing the History of the Present Time

This Element explores four meanings of 'contemporary,' emphasizing its designation as a historical field. It argues that disagreements about when the contemporary era begins stem from historians assuming a linear, chronological, and absolute conception of time. It enriches our understanding of the concept of the 'present' in the context of history.

• | Author: Maria Ines Mudrovcic
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: May 30, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781009048552
• | ISBN-10: 1009048554