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History and Material Culture : A Student's Guide to Approaching Alternative Sources

by Karen Harvey
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Uncover history's secrets through everyday objects.

"History and Material Culture" is perfect for students and anyone interested in a unique approach to understanding history. The book dives into the use of non-traditional sources, such as everyday objects, to explore historical trends and develop new interpretations of the past. The interdisciplinary approach, combined with accessible writing, makes this book an excellent starting point for a beginner interested in expanding their knowledge of history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

History and Material Culture : A Student's Guide to Approaching Alternative Sources

by Karen Harvey
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ISBN: 9780415459327
Authors: Karen Harvey
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 2009-04-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Art History, Crafts, Design, History
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 38 readers)

Description

Sources are the raw material of history, but where the written word has traditionally been seen as the principal source, today historians are increasingly recognizing the value of sources beyond text. In History and Material Culture , Karen Harvey embarks upon a discussion about material culture – considering objects, often those found surrounding us in day to day life, as sources, which can help historians develop new interpretations and new knowledge about the past. Across ten chapters, different historians look at a variety of material sources from around the globe and across centuries to assess how such sources can be used to study history. While the sources are discussed from ‘interdisciplinary’ perspectives, each contributor examines how material culture can be approached from an historical viewpoint, and each chapter addresses its theme or approach in a way accessible to readers without expertise in the area. In her introduction, Karen Harvey discusses some of the key issues raised when historians use material culture, and suggests some basic steps for those new to these kinds of sources. Opening up the discipline of history to new approaches, and introducing those working in other disciplines to historical approaches, this book is the ideal introduction to the opportunities and challenges of researching material culture.
 

Uncover history's secrets through everyday objects.

"History and Material Culture" is perfect for students and anyone interested in a unique approach to understanding history. The book dives into the use of non-traditional sources, such as everyday objects, to explore historical trends and develop new interpretations of the past. The interdisciplinary approach, combined with accessible writing, makes this book an excellent starting point for a beginner interested in expanding their knowledge of history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.