The term "public history" includes archivists, museum professionals, government historians and policy-makers, preservationists, oral historians, historical consultants, and more.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 452.
Summary
"This book fills the need for a succinct source that students,faculty, guidance counselors, and others can consult to learn about public history and the wealth of opportunities open to them ...[T]he essays present a broad perspective on the range of activities involved in each professional position." [from the dust jacket]
Chapters: Formal Education // Reading and Libraries // Religion // Agrarian Economy // Science // Fine Arts // Literature // Law and Oratory // Politics and Economics
