Intro to GH / What's GH Flashcards
What is global history?
Panoramic view of historical entanglements
More inclusive and interconnected narrative of our shared past
Critical of power structures and confronts inherent biases of modern historical sciences
Why is global history important?
Challenges norms of history by deconstructing traditional power structures and uplifting previously silenced perspectives
Connects national, local, and global perspectives to promote a holistic understanding
Disrupts historical conventions and encourages diverse voices to participate in shaping history
How can one argue Global History does not go far enough?
Still largely eurocentric due to the historians who write global history
Questions remain about whether it goes far enough in challenging established power structures and leading to institutional change
Arguments in favour of GH
Offers nuanced interplay and continuities between different cultures, societies, and regions, providing a kaleidoscopic picture of diverse voices
Increases permeability of the national past by incorporating local scholarship and challenging dominant narratives
Who are key thinkers associated with Global History?
Lawson, Spivak, Conrad, Gills & Thompson, Marwick
What did Lawson write?
Advocates for more embedded and inclusive perspectives to understand the modern world’s entanglements
What did Spivak write?
Can the subaltern speak?
What did Conrad write?
Urges for increasing the permeability of national past by viewing nation-states as containers
What about Gills & Thompson?
Stress the importance of theorizing our common future to understand our human present
What about Marwick?
Encourages global history to go beyond the historian’s perspective as a narrator and confront history’s biases
How does GH differ from traditional historical approaches?
Offers a more interconnected narrative that transcends national boundaries
Incorporates diverse perspectives and challenges Eurocentric biases
Emphasizes the importance of understanding global entanglements and continuities
What impact does Global History have on the study of power structures?
Global History deconstructs traditional power structures and highlights the agency of marginalized groups
It challenges dominant narratives and provides a more inclusive understanding of historical dynamics
How does Global History contribute to our understanding of contemporary issues?
It provides insights into the complex interconnections shaping our modern world
Offers alternative perspectives on globalization, cultural exchange, and social change
Helps contextualize current events within broader historical contexts
What challenges does Global History face in addressing Eurocentrism?
Eurocentric biases persist due to the predominance of Western scholars in shaping global historical narratives
Efforts to decolonize historical scholarship and amplify diverse voices are ongoing but face resistance
