Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction By Jens Zimmermann (Paperback,
2015)

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Hermeneutics is the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation a behaviour that is intrinsic to our daily lives As humans we decipher the meaning of newspaper articles books legal matters religious texts political speeches emails & even dinner conversations every day But how is knowledge mediated through these forms? What constitutes the process of interpretation? & how do we draw meaning from the world around us so that we might understand our position in it? In this Very Short Introduction Jens Zimmermann traces the history of hermeneutic theory setting out its key elements & demonstrating how they can be applied to a broad range of disciplines theology; literature; law; & natural & social sciences Demonstrating the longstanding & wide-ranging necessity of interpretation Zimmermann reveals its significance in our current social & political landscape ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable