Zen and the Art of Local History Paperback / softback
Edited by Carol Kammen, Bob Beatty
Part of the American Association for State and Local History series
Paperback / softback
Description
Zen and the Art of Local History is an engaging, interactive conversation that conveys the exciting nature of local history.
Divided into six major themes the book covers the scope and breadth of local history: • Being a Local Historian • Topics and Sources • Staying Relevant • Getting it Right • Writing History • History OrganizationsEach chapter features one of Carol Kammen’s memorable editorials from History News.
Her editorial is a “call.” Each is followed by a response from one of more than five dozen prominent players in state and local history.
These Respondents include local and public historians, archivists, volunteers, and history professionals across the kaleidoscopic spectrum of local history.
Among this group are Katherine Kane, Robert “Bob” Richmond, Charlie Bryan, and Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko.
The result is a series of dialogues on important topics in the field of local history.
This interactivity of these conversations makes Zen and the Art of Local History a unique offering in the public history field.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:354 pages
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:14/08/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9781442226906
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:354 pages
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:14/08/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9781442226906
