Presenting The Past : Essays on History and the Public

Critical Perspectives on the Past

by Susan Porter Benson, Roy Rosenzweig (Editor)

Examines the field of public history. This book considers the role of mass media, the affects of applied history, and the importance of grassroots efforts to shape historical consciousness. It shows how Americans have come to view themselves, their ancestors, and their heritage through the influence of mass media, and 'public history'.

Genres: History

424 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986