{"product_id":"9788416421404","title":"Forms of comparison: Marc Bloch and the human sciences","description":"\u003ch2\u003eForms of Comparison: Marc Bloch and the Human Sciences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay explores the evolution of the comparative method in the human sciences through the work of historian Marc Bloch. The author, Carlos Alberto Ríos Gordillo, analyzes how comparison has been a fundamental tool from prehistoric reasoning to modern historiography, touching upon anthropology, sociology, and linguistics. The reader will find a rigorous study that connects the practices of figures such as Herodotus, Frazer, Durkheim, and Meillet with the work of Bloch, considered the standard-bearer of comparative history. A key work for understanding the morphology of historical thought and its relationship with other disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured around a central question: how have the different forms of comparison been articulated throughout the history of thought? To answer this, the author traces a path that begins with the reasoning of the Neolithic hunter, who contrasts tracks to identify his prey, and connects it to the historian Herodotus, who defined Greek identity in contrast to the barbarians. From there, he examines the methodologies of key figures such as anthropologist James Frazer, sociologist Émile Durkheim, linguist Antoine Meillet, and historian Henri Pirenne. The culmination is the work of Marc Bloch, who synthesized these influences to consolidate comparative history as a discipline. The essay explores the relationships between morphology and history, showing how each form of comparison has shaped the knowledge of human societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of the comparative method in historiography and the social sciences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of anthropology, sociology, and linguistics on the work of Marc Bloch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between historical morphology and comparative reasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of comparative practices from antiquity to the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Marc Bloch as a reference for comparative history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals in history, anthropology, sociology, and linguistics interested in the methodological foundations of their disciplines. It is also suitable for researchers seeking to understand the evolution of comparative thought and its application in the analysis of past and present societies. Readers with a background in social theory or historiography will find a deep and well-documented analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn integrative vision of the comparative method across different human sciences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding how Marc Bloch revolutionized historiography with his comparative approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of the connections between seemingly disparate disciplines such as linguistics and history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools for applying comparative reasoning in one's own research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical contextualization of the main currents of social and humanistic thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ríos Gordillo, Carlos Alberto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthropos Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e HISTORICAL AND COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS, GRAMMAR, SYNTAX AND MORPHOLOGY, LITERARY ESSAYS, HISTORIOGRAPHY, SOCIAL THEORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CRITICAL \/ UTOPIAN THOUGHT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-level academic essay that offers an original synthesis of the comparative method, a central theme in the human sciences. The work stands out for its ability to build bridges between disciplines and for the rigor with which it addresses the figure of Marc Bloch. It is an essential read for those wishing to delve into the theoretical foundations of history and the social sciences, although it requires some familiarity with specialized vocabulary. Its critical and well-structured approach makes it a valuable resource for research and teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409995817307,"sku":"9788416421404","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841642140.jpg?v=1781899725","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416421404","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}