The Oral History Reader

Routledge Readers in History

by Robert Perks (Editor), Alistair Thomson (Editor)

This greatly anticipated update of The Oral History Reader is a comprehensive, international anthology of major, ‘classic’ articles and cutting-edge pieces on the theory, method and use of oral history. This wide-ranging volume illustrates similarities and differences in oral history from around the world, including examples from North and South America, Britain and Europe, Australasia, Asia and Africa. It also details the subjects – such as women's history, family history, gay and lesbian history, ethnic history and disability history – to which oral history has made a significant contribution. This second edition is arranged into five thematic sections. The collection details issues in the theory and practice of oral history and covers influential debates in its development over the past sixty years. New chapters The Oral History Reader is an essential tool for all students of modern history, memory studies, sociology, anthropology, media studies, cultural and heritage studies, gerontology and archives, library and information studies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Oral History, History, Grad School

592 pages, Paperback

First published November 27, 1997

Reviews

[Ingeborg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful book for both theorists and practicioners of oral history. I got many new ideas on the matter!

[汪先生 · Rating 3 out of 5]

2019-01-09 19:07:01
7，口述历史课的教材，台师图书馆借的为第二版，此为比较过此书三版的差异，每一次更新都有较大变化。囊括一些阅读任务：第6周基本阅读，Luisa Passerini, Work ideology and consensus under Italian fascism；补充阅读，Alessandro Portelli, What makes Oral History different。第7周做展示，在第18章Mark Roseman处深入阅读。对理解口述历史有很大帮助，读起来还是比较轻松，多为个人的故事，叙事很流畅。

[Tobi ﾄﾋﾞ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This guide to oral research within social studies research offers plenty of useful ideas and methodologies. It delivers a comprehensive understanding of conducting oral research within the realm of social studies.

The book's detailed explanations and practical examples provide a solid foundation for people venturing into social studies research, offering good insights to navigate this particular area of academia and bridging the gap for those seeking to enhance their understanding of oral research.

[Stephen Al-hakim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing text.

[Gwyn McClelland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some extraordinary stuff about oral history study in this book. It also helps to meet Alistair Thomson, who loves his work.