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Research Methods for History

Research Methods for History by Simon Gunn (Editor); Lucy Faire (Editor) The first guide to the sources, techniques and concepts needed for effective historical research. While historians have become increasingly sensitive to social and cultural theory since the 1980s, the actual methods by which research is carried out in History have been largely taken forgranted. Research Methods for History encourages those researching the past to think creatively about the wide range of methods currently in use, to understand how these methods are used and what historical insights they can provide.The book covers sources and methods that are well-established in History, such as archival research, together with those that are less widely known. The themes of the different chapters have been selected to reflect recent trends in the subject. Even with more established methods, however, the aimis to present new insights and perspectives and to open researchers' minds to new methodological possibilities.
ISBN: 9780748642052
Publication Date: 2011-11-30

Overview

Hi everyone! My name is Jenny Bruxvoort, and I'm the librarian that works with your history department faculty to guide you on your scholarly research journey, particular teaching you how to find and evaluate information sources. Feel free to stop by my office or the research help desk in the library any time, or contact a librarian via text, email, chat, phone, social media, etc.

You will also definitely want to check out this list of history resources available from the library: History Subject Guide