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 by those who have dedicated their lives to it.

About the Author
Carol Kammen writes editorials for History News and is the author of On Doing Local History: Reflections on What Local Historians Do, Why, and What It Means and of eleven plays. She co-edited the Encyclopedia of Local History with Norma Prendergast.

Reviews
This is an important book for students of museum studies who, in their future careers, will become practitioners of local history. It is equally important for those of us involved in the practice of local history, as it is a good starting place for discussions about the quality of what we do and the ways we can make it better. -- Gretchen Sullivan * AASLH History News *
This is a useful book, one which every practitioner of local history will want to have in his or her library. -- Joseph A. Amato * Minnesota History *



Book Information
ISBN 9780761991694
Author Carol Kammen
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint AltaMira Press,U.S.
Publisher AltaMira Press,U.S.
Weight(grams) 367g
Dimensions(mm) 225mm * 156mm * 18mm