HistoryAndPolicy.org
Title
History & Policy
Description
Editorial Statement
Contemporary policy debate has too often displayed little or no genuine historical knowledge and, at best, a radically foreshortened historical perspective. This is often particularly evident in the output of think-tanks, which can achieve considerable influence over government policy on the basis of simplistic or obsolete interpretations of the past. However, there is a detectable tendency in the social and political sciences to treat historical knowledge, perspectives and interpretations with a new respect and this should eventually filter through into the formulation of policy.
To provide these various audiences with informed, accessible and constructive insights the History and Policy website is organised jointly by the Centre for Contemporary British History, University of London, the Centre for History in Public Health, University of London and the Faculty of History, University of Cambridge.
It is run in association with seminars held in central London to provide opportunities for policy-makers and advisers to meet academics and researchers.
Contact
- Tuatha c/o Colm Buckley
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- Shankill
- Ireland Dublin
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- +353.872469146
