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Zen and the Art of Local History
By
Carol Kammen (editor) and
Bob Beatty (editor)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc
Publication date
August 14, 2014
Pages
331
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781442226906
ISBN-10
1442226900
Dimensions
1 by 6.25 by 8.75 in.
Weight
1.05 lbs.
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Publisher Out of Stock
Original list price
$45.00
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Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Zen and the Art of Local History is an engaging, interactive conversation that conveys the exciting nature of local history.
Divided into six major themes the book covers the scope and breadth of local history:
⢠Being a Local Historian
⢠Topics and Sources
⢠Staying Relevant
⢠Getting it Right
⢠Writing History
⢠History Organizations
Each chapter features one of Carol Kammenâs memorable editorials from History News.
Her editorial is a âcall.â Each is followed by a response from one of more than five dozen prominent players in state and local history. These Respondents include local and public historians, archivists, volunteers, and history professionals across the kaleidoscopic spectrum of local history. Among this group are Katherine Kane, Robert âBobâ Richmond, Charlie Bryan, and Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko.
The result is a series of dialogues on important topics in the field of local history. This interactivity of these conversations makes Zen and the Art of Local History a unique offering in the public history field.
Divided into six major themes the book covers the scope and breadth of local history:
⢠Being a Local Historian
⢠Topics and Sources
⢠Staying Relevant
⢠Getting it Right
⢠Writing History
⢠History Organizations
Each chapter features one of Carol Kammenâs memorable editorials from History News.
Her editorial is a âcall.â Each is followed by a response from one of more than five dozen prominent players in state and local history. These Respondents include local and public historians, archivists, volunteers, and history professionals across the kaleidoscopic spectrum of local history. Among this group are Katherine Kane, Robert âBobâ Richmond, Charlie Bryan, and Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko.
The result is a series of dialogues on important topics in the field of local history. This interactivity of these conversations makes Zen and the Art of Local History a unique offering in the public history field.
Editions
Hardcover
With Carol Kammen (other contributor) |
from Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc (August 14, 2014)
9781442226890 | details & prices | 331 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 1.25 in. | 1.40 lbs | List price $85.00
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
With Carol Kammen (other contributor) |
from Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc (August 14, 2014)
9781442226906 | details & prices | 331 pages | 6.25 × 8.75 × 1.00 in. | 1.05 lbs | List price $45.00
About: Zen and the Art of Local History is an engaging, interactive conversation that conveys the exciting nature of local history.
About: Zen and the Art of Local History is an engaging, interactive conversation that conveys the exciting nature of local history.
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