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Book SynopsisWritten by a thoughtful critic of the historical profession, Objectivity Is Not Neutrality calls upon historians to think deeply about the nature of historical explanation and to acknowledge more fully than ever before the theoretical dimension of their work.
Trade ReviewHaskell's method integrates the disciplinary priorities of historians into a style of discourse characteristic of philosophers, theologians, and political theorists... The community of specialists [in U.S. history] has no more thoughtful and conscientious student of its own epistemic authority than Thomas L. Haskell. -- David A. Hollinger Journal of American History A dozen essays, thoughtful and thought-provoking, by a distinguished intellectual historian and historical critic. Virginia Quarterly Review The most sophisticated contribution by a historian to the contemporary debate over the nature of historical knowledge. Books and Culture Haskell's reputation as one of the foremost writers on topics in the philosophy of history is well deserved... A challenging read well worth the effort. Choice Haskell provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between professional societies and authoritative knowledge and how this led to the rise of distinctive intellectual societies. PAR Public Administration Review 2006
