Beschreibung:
First Published in 1999. In this first book from the Historical Society, several founding members explore central topics within the field; the enduring value of the practice of history; the sensitive use of historical records, sources, and archives; the value of common standards; and much more.
Pa r t I T h e I m p e r a t i v e : T h e H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y a s a C r i t i q u e a n d a N e w I d e a l, P a r t II H i s t o r y a n d the C o n t e m p o r a r y I n t e l l e c t u a l M i l i e u, P a r t I I I M e d i t a t i o n s o n t h e P r a c t i c e o f H i s t o r y, P a r t IV A n E d u c a t i o n a l M i s s i o n : S t a n d a r d s f o r t h e T e a c h i n g of H i s t o r y, P a r t V H i s t o r i a n s at W o r k .