Nearby History: Exploring the Past Around You (American

Nearby History: Exploring the Past Around You (American Association for State and Local History)

Nearby History by David E. Kyvig and Myron A. Marty is one of the essential volumes on any public historianâ€™s bookshelf and syllabus. Whereas every other â€œhow to do historyâ€ book seems aimed at fledgling academic historians and grounds its advice on academic libraries and footnoting, it is Nearby History that shows the reader how to do hands-on public history research with the resources found in every community. First published in 1984, the book remains as important as ever. And yet the world of historical research has changed since 1984--not just the explosion of online historical sources but also the possibilities of using digital cameras and scanners for research, digital communities for historical collaboration, and podcasts, smartphone apps and websites to present research and interpretations of nearby history. It is time for an update.

Newly updated by Larry Cebula, this fourth edition of Nearby History is a comprehensive handbook for those interested in investigating the history of communities, families, local institutions, and cultural artifacts, Nearby History helps its readers research the world near at hand. In this fourth edition, the authors discuss a variety of research approaches involving published literature, unpublished documents, oral histories, visual and material sources, and landscapes; offer guidance in the uses of technology, particularly digital photography and digital voice recording; and suggest methods of historical presentation. The authors also explore the promise and pitfalls of research in the digital age. Richly illustrated with photos and documents, Nearby History is an excellent resource for both professionally trained and self-taught historians.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781442270084
ReleaseDate 2019-08-15
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781442270084

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781442270084
ReleaseDate	2019-08-15
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781442270084

Nearby History: Exploring the Past Around You (American Association for State and Local History)

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