A Place to Remember
Using History to Build Community
Abstract
Well-known public historian Robert Archibald's personal exploration of the intersections of history, memory, and community reveals how we participate in the making and sustaining of community as well as how we remember the community that shaped us. Writing in a rich literary narrative, Archibald blends local history, personal reminiscence, and an analysis of the changing meaning of community with a passionate call for more effective public history. A Place to Remember poetically illustrates how we are active participants in the past and the role and importance of history in contemporary life.
Schlagworte
Oral History Public History- 1–5 Contents 1–5
- 26–48 2 Remembrance 26–48
- 87–108 5 Common Ground 87–108
- 109–134 6 Values at the Core 109–134
- 135–154 7 Intersections 135–154
- 155–178 8 Friends and Colleagues 155–178
- 179–197 9 Everybody's Business 179–197
- 198–221 10 Facing the Future 198–221
- 222–223 A Brief Booklist 222–223
- 224–226 About the Author 224–226