Routledge - The Historiography of Contemporary Economics

Explore a new perspective on how economic history is studied and written. While many books cover the history of economics, this volume focuses on the historiography itself - examining the methods, approaches, and ways we think about the subject. Most existing histories follow a standard canon, tracing ideas in a straight line toward the present. This often happens because many authors are trained as economists looking for the roots of modern thought. This book challenges those common narratives. It provides a deeper look at how these stories are constructed and how our approach to the past shapes our understanding of economic thought today. Part of the Routledge Studies in the History of Economics series, this work is an essential resource for those looking to understand the academic frameworks used to interpret economic evolution. It moves beyond simple timelines to examine the very way we talk about and write about the history of the field.