This original and thought-provoking study looks at the context of postmodernist thought in general cultural terms as well as in relation to history. <EM>Postmodernism in History</EM> traces philosophical precursors of postmodernism and identifies the roots of current concerns. Beverley Southgate describes the core constituents of postmodernism and provides a lucid and profound analysis of the current state of the debate. His main concern is to counter 'pomophobia' and to assert a positive future for historical study in a postmodern world.<BR><BR><EM>Postmodernism in History</EM> is a valuable guide to some of the most complex questions in historical theory for students and teachers alike.