Policy and the Study of History

aeolium

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Policy and the Study of History

29-01-15, 11:45

Here is an interesting essay on the value of the study of history particularly for those involved in policy-making, but also for those who in a democracy contribute to the ideas that influence policy-makers:

The return of big history: the long past is the antidote to short-termism

http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2015/01/return-big-history-long-past-antidote-short-termism

Historians Jo Guldi and David Armitage have created a powerful, ambitious rebuttal to "the spectre of the short term".

For those interested in investigating the History and Policy website referred to in that essay, here is the link:

History and Policy | Connecting historians, policymakers and the media

http://www.historyandpolicy.org/

H&P is a unique collaboration between Kings College London and the University of Cambridge. A network of 500+ historians who engage with policy makers and the media.
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29-01-15, 12:44

A fascinating article. Thanks, Aeolium.
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29-01-15, 15:21

indeed! many thanks

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