Historical Revisionism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781534505377)

Historical revisionism refers to any reinterpretation of recorded history, but whether this practice is beneficial, harmful, or somewhere in between is hotly contested. While allowing newly discovered evidence and facts to enter the historical record may seem benign, the reinterpretation of existing facts to reflect contemporary morality is a far more controversial aspect of the topic. Many also worry this could lead to historical facts being distorted, as has been the case with Holocaust denial. This volume discusses the different forms and causes of historical revisionism along with the ethical, social, and scholarly concerns related to the issue.

Author: Barbara Krasner
ISBN-10: 1534505377
ISBN-13: 9781534505377
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2019
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d