Methods in World History is the first international volume that systematically addresses a number of methodological problems specific to the field of World History. Prompted by a lack of applicable works, the authors advocate a considerable sharpening of the tools used within the discipline. Theories constructed on poor foundations run an obvious risk of reinforcing flawed assumptions, and of propping up other, more ideological constructions. The dedicated critical approach outlined in this volume helps to mitigate such risks. Each essay addresses a particular issue, discussing its problems, giving practical examples, and offering solutions and ways of overcoming the difficulties involved. The perspectives are varied, the criticism focussed, and a common theme of coalescence is maintained throughout. This unique anthology will be of great use to advanced scholars of World History, and to students entering the field for the first time.

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• Contents
• Globalization and World History - An Introduction to Studies of Methods: Arne Jarrick, Janken Myrdal & Maria Wallenberg Bondesson
• 1. Historians, Superhistory, and Climate Change: J.R. Mcneill
• 2. On Source Criticism in World History: Janken Myrdal
• 3. Four Myths in Global Agrarian History: Mats Widgren
• 4. Archaeological Investigations, Interpretations, and Theories the Cases of Sri Lanka and Sweden Compared: Eva Myrdal
• 5. What Can Be Understood, Compared, and Counted as Context? Studying Lawmaking in World History: Arne Jarrick & Maria Wallenberg Bondesson
• 6. Core and Periphery in the Early Modern World System a Time-space Appropriation Assessment: Rikard Warlenius
• 7. National Accounts in World History - Methodological Problems and Possible Solutions: Rodney Edvinsson