HIST 302 (Figanbaum) Public History

The Oxford Handbook of Public History introduces the major debates within public history; the methods and sources that comprise a public historian's tool kit; and exemplary examples of practice. It views public history as a dynamic process combining historical research and a wide range of workwith and for the public, informed by a conceptual context.

A guide to the many challenges historians face while teaching, learning, and practicing public history. The text engages with key issues such as public participation, digital tools and media, and the internationalization of public history. Either in public history methods courses or as a resource for practicing public historians, this book lays the groundwork for making meaningful connections between historical sources and popular audiences.