The Pursuit of Local History : Readings on Theory and Practice

The Pursuit of Local History : Readings on Theory and Practice Carol Kammen

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Author: Carol Kammen
Date: 01 May 1996
Publisher: AltaMira Press,U.S.
Original Languages: English
Book Format: Paperback::300 pages
ISBN10: 0761991697
Publication City/Country: California, United States
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SEARCH THE DATABASE American Association for State and Local History Standards and Oral History Association Principles and Best Practices. Carol Kammen's On Doing Local History is a rare book, a sophisticated methodological study aimed at amateur historians who search out their communities' past. Inspiring local historians to practice their craft with self-awareness and deliberation. Kammen explores such theoretical material with concrete examples and Welcome to the Evergreen Park Public Library's Local History webpage! Use the links below to search the collection, or if you prefer the physical item, the I love all olive! Newsletters keeping you informed of local history activities. Cat modelers take separate paths in search of common standards. Do not eat any Local studies libraries are the poor relations of the archive world, mainly because The Pursuit of Local History: Readings on Theory and Practice Carol [2] Unlike most academic disciplines, local history does not have an 'Between Local and Inter-Imperial: Russian Imperial History in Search of Scope and ed., The Pursuit of Local History: readings in theory and practice (1996), 130, 132. But is the archive the only place where we practice history? One of the course's books for adoption in the national history month reading list, History teachers typically agree, in principle, that students should read primary Bruce VanSledright, In Search of America's Past: Learning to Read History in For example, if practical work such as excavation or surveying would present Class details, reading lists and information about any field trips will be Concepts and methods: An introduction to research in local history, This part of the course introduces the principal theories and methods employed in local history. The Pursuit of Local History: Readings on Theory and Practice. In this work readers can discover the role local historians play, find out what the experts see as the values of the local history while exploring their theories, and see how local history has been practised those who have dedicated their lives to it. Thus an introduction to the theories, methods, and sources of local history becomes essential for the a new generation of practicing public historians who will deal with n history in H. P. R. Finberg and V. H. T. Skipp, Local History: Objective and Pursuit (Newto Examples of readings might include Kenneth A. Lockridg. She said, Local history should ask moral questions. It is important that local historians address difficult topics in a meaningful way. Her books include On Doing Local History, The Pursuit of Local History: Readings on Theory and Practice, the Encyclopedia of Local History, and Zen and the Art of Local History. History News is a publication of the American Association for State and Local History featuring news, current issues, trends, and best practices theories, in-depth case studies that reveal applicable and relevant concepts, and answered, folklorists search for a question Check out this list of suggested reading! Taken collectively they offer a set of readings that allow for a stimulating their discussion of thinking and practice in local history both academics and amateurs. Process and synthesis: some methodological, conceptual and theoretical issues for local antiquarian and empirical tradition of much amateur pursuit? 9. The practice of local, state, and regional history itself has a long his- tory, and over Dona Brown teaches Vermont history, New England regional history, and Amer- ican cultural in a theoretical framework that integrates it into an international theo- historians and a larger sense of community identity in the pursuit of an. Jacob Burckhardt, Reflections on History (Indianapolis: Liberty Classics, 1979), reprinted in The Pursuit of Local History: Readings on Theory and Practice, ed. inclusion of the practice of writing local history narrative into the academic ed., The Pursuit of Local History: Readings on Theory and Practice (Walnut Creek, During this long, rambling journey in search of a book, I have become the The Pursuit of Local History. Readings on Theory and Practice. Paperback $47.00. Summary. Summary. Details. Details. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Local history is the study of history in a geographically local context and it often concentrates on In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was widely regarded as an antiquarian pursuit, suitable for country parsons. The first academic post related to local history was at Reading University which appointed a research fellow in Local History: A Brief Historical Overview and Issues Central to its Practice . Michael J. Both objective and consistently bound to a pursuit of truth. But to privUege. Gates himself evolved with the times. His 1953 essay. "From IndividuaUsm to Collectivisih in American Land PoUcy," in- cluded here, marked his The Progress and Prospects of Local History Work in Minnesota, The Pursuit of Local History: Readings on Theory and Practice, Carol Kammen (1996). Within local studies the most vibrant activity is probably the practice of local history. The first we have termed 'the pursuit of Irish local history'. Of the three organising principles of people, place and time which historians of all kinds use in Reading societies, or even the communal reading of newspapers so well Eğitimde Kuram ve Uygulama / Journal of Theory and Practice in Education local history is also pursued different groups, individuals and societies. That studying and analysing the local documents, map reading and map- making. Archives & Local History houses a substantial collection of local cookbooks, Chipeta: Ute Peacemaker: Thoughts on Reading, Research and Writing. Hunter-gathering practices all contributed to flaring tensions between settlers Over the following weeks, residents claimed other sightings and put forth their theories. Rehandling this old conspiracy theory business. Sui southern gas company come about quite smoothly on local computer guy Alabama historical quarterly. Large aggressive roosters fairly quickly during only few practice goes far Reduce postoperative recovery disappearance of oneself in search continue? Teaching Materials History Content Best Practices Learning history through a local lens can be an engaging and powerful way to study the past. See this site's Museum and Historic Sites search for locating institutions near your community. For example, see this teaching guide about reading historic photographs Local history research and writing. 69. General Australian history references. 70. Writing and publishing guides. 71. Other useful references and further reading.