What Is Oral History?
History is traditionally concerned with written sources of information. But what about the accounts, stories, and beliefs that have never been recorded? The tales of everyday people, servants, minorities, women, and others who lack money or prestige can be told through oral histories. Learn about the efforts made by oral historians in this vivid, timely, fully illustrated volume. By the end, readers will have enough of a grasp of the subject that they can arrange their own interviews and act to preserve what might otherwise be histories lost to time.
1129755528
What Is Oral History?
History is traditionally concerned with written sources of information. But what about the accounts, stories, and beliefs that have never been recorded? The tales of everyday people, servants, minorities, women, and others who lack money or prestige can be told through oral histories. Learn about the efforts made by oral historians in this vivid, timely, fully illustrated volume. By the end, readers will have enough of a grasp of the subject that they can arrange their own interviews and act to preserve what might otherwise be histories lost to time.
25.45 In Stock
What Is Oral History?

What Is Oral History?

by Xina M. Uhl
What Is Oral History?

What Is Oral History?

by Xina M. Uhl

Hardcover(Library Binding)

$25.45 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    In stock. Ships in 1-2 days.
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

History is traditionally concerned with written sources of information. But what about the accounts, stories, and beliefs that have never been recorded? The tales of everyday people, servants, minorities, women, and others who lack money or prestige can be told through oral histories. Learn about the efforts made by oral historians in this vivid, timely, fully illustrated volume. By the end, readers will have enough of a grasp of the subject that they can arrange their own interviews and act to preserve what might otherwise be histories lost to time.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781508107057
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 12/30/2018
Series: Let's Find Out! Social Studies Skills Series
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 6 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

The Search for History 4

What Makes Up Oral History? 6

Oral History's Unique Value 10

Examples from the Past 12

Modern Oral History 18

Remembering 9/11 20

On Technology 22

Basics of Interviews 24

Getting Involved 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews