The Perfect Pair: Bloch, Febvre, and the History of Science and Technology
María Paula Diogo
Abstract Launched in 1929 by Marc Bloch and Lucien Febvre, the Annales gave rise to a groundbreaking approach history known as École des Annales. Based on study of social over long-term period or longue durée , new paradigm emphasized collective nature mentalités importance multilayered analysis society. The reclaim science technology part whole inextricably linked intellectual context specific time period. In this article, based UNESCO’s History Mankind I will focus Bloch’s Febvre’s stands their relevance technology, particularly championing material mental tools understand each historical moment critically exploring concepts histoire-problème histoire totale temporality.
HoST|Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)