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Writing Conceptual Histories introduces conceptual history as a research perspective and as a lens through which we can study the past and present. This book provides students and researchers with an overview of, and easy access to, central concepts of conceptual history and its practical applications.

With an introduction that relates conceptual history to historical semantics, rhetoric, intellectual history and discourse analysis, a glossary explaining central analytical concepts, and inspiring case studies of various types of conceptual history, the volume serves readers interested in the theory of conceptual history and those seeking concrete methods for analysis.

Writing Conceptual Histories adopts an innovative case study approach showcasing novel histories of democracy, ideologies, science and technology studies, human rights, compassion, sexual identity, climate change and crisis. The case studies concretely present different ways of writing conceptual history, guiding readers on how to write conceptual history and encouraging them to experiment with a variety of methods.

The volume boasts a variety of pedagogical features, including:
- A glossary of key terms and concepts
- A unique case study approach to theory and method
- Recommended readings at the end of each chapter

Table of Contents

Introduction, Pasi Ihalainen and Jani Marjanen (University of Jyväskylä and University of Helsinki, Finland)
1. Approaches to conceptual history: From theory to practice, Jani Marjanen and Pasi Ihalainen (University of Jyväskylä and University of Helsinki, Finland)
2. Applying digital methods to long-term conceptual history of democracy, Hugo Bonin, Pasi Ihalainen and Zachris Haaparinne (University of Jyväskylä, Finland)
3. Studying the interlinked concepts of isms and ideology, Jussi Kurunmäki and Jani Marjanen (Södertörn University, Sweden and University of Helsinki, Finland)
4. Contextualizing science and technology from the perspective of conceptual history, Désirée Schauz (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany)
5. Debating human rights and universalism through conceptual history, Johan Strang and Linde Lindkvist (University of Helsinki, Finland, and Lund University, Sweden)
6. Deconstructing the use of compassion and other moral concepts in politics, Irène Herrmann (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
7. Working on visuals of sexual identities: Conceptual history beyond text, Sébastien Tremblay (Europa-Universität Flensburg, Germany)
8. Investigating multi-sited conceptual history: From the greenhouse effect to global warming and climate crisis, Pasi Ihalainen, Miina Kaarkoski, Jani Marjanen and Risto-Matti Matero (University of Jyväskylä, Finland)
9. Understanding declarations of crisis through rhetorical and temporal analysis, Helge Jordheim (University of Oslo, Norway)
Bibliography
Glossary
Index

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 02 Oct 2025
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 296
ISBN 9781350287181
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions 234 x 156 mm
Series Writing History
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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