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Introduction to public history : interpreting the past, engaging audiences
Title:
Introduction to public history : interpreting the past, engaging audiences

American Association for State and Local History book series

American Association for State and Local History book series.
Author:
Lyon, Cherstin M., 1971- author.
ISBN:
9781442272217

9781442272224
Publication Information:
Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017]
Physical Description:
xi, 187 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Series:
American Association for State and Local History book series

American Association for State and Local History book series.
Contents:
Introducing public history -- Thinking historically -- Interpreting the past case study : The Baltimore '68 Project -- Collecting history -- Interpreting and exhibiting history -- Engaging audiences -- Engaging audiences : case studies from the field -- Putting public history to work in your world.
Abstract:
"An Introduction to Public History is the major textbook for students interested in public history. It is divided into three major sections: "Popular History, Academic History, and Public Historians," "Three Questions at the Core of Public History: What to Collect? How to Display? How to Engage Audiences?, and "Moving Forward.""--Provided by publisher.
Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Field 805:
npmlib 10605234 D16.163 L96 ysh
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