Reading Primary Sources - The Interpretation of Texts from Nineteenth and Twentieth Century History (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Now in its second edition, Reading Primary Sources explores the varied traditions in source criticism and, through specific examples, illustrates how primary sources can be read and used in historical research. Part I of this two-part volume begins by establishing the reader's understanding of source criticism with an overview of both traditional and new methodological approaches to the use of primary documents. Taking into account the huge expansion in the range of primary sources used by historians, Part II includes chapters on surveillance reports, testimony and court files, in addition to more traditional genres such as letters, memoranda, diaries, novels, newspapers, political speeches and autobiography. For the new edition, each chapter now includes a checklist that suggests an easy-to-follow sequence of steps for interpreting a specific source genre, enabling students to understand how the sources should be read, what they have to offer, and the pitfalls of their interpretation. In addition to new discussions about the availability of digitised source materials, a new chapter on social surveys unlocks the potential of these widely used primary sources. Taking examples of sources from many European countries and the United States, and providing up-to-date information on the most widely used textual sources, this book is the perfect companion for every student of history who wants to engage with primary sources.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Guides to Using Historical Sources
Release date:	April 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	Miriam Dobson • Benjamin Ziemann
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	292
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-39319-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Theory & methods > General Books > History > Theory & methods > General
LSN:	1-138-39319-3
Barcode:	9781138393196

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