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History and the Texture of Modern Life: Selected Essays,New
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Almost a century ago Vassar professor Lucy Maynard Salmon (18531927) started down an intellectual path that made her one of the most innovative historians of all time. Her historical method relied on extensive use of the documents of everyday life. In class, for example, she surprised her students with laundry lists, grocery receipts, and newspapers, and asked them to interpret these 'ephemera' as historical documents. What did the laundry receipts tell about those who used such services? About those who ran such establishments? About systems of domestic service? Business organization? In short, Salmon recentered history from narrative to methodology, from story to apparatus. By examining subjects that we associate with material culture she anticipated current practices by decades. Salmon was modern in her concerns and her methods, and a feminist in both her interests and her approach.The book contains a crosssection of her essays, including selections from her groundbreaking study 'Domestic Service' and her wellknown essays 'History in a Back Yard' and 'Main Street' in which she reads the everyday environment of garden and city in historical terms. Also included are her remarkable essay on the architectural organization of her kitchen and a hitherto unpublished essay on her former professor, Woodrow Wilson, that describes him in vivid terms as an 'autophotographer.' Salmon's modernism will startle those who have not read her before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'History and the Texture of Modern Life'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around innovative historical methods used by Lucy Maynard Salmon, focusing on everyday life documents to interpret history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'History and the Texture of Modern Life' is Lucy Maynard Salmon, a notable historian from Vassar College.
- Q: What type of essays are included in this collection? A: The book contains a selection of essays covering topics such as domestic service, historical interpretation of everyday environments, and material culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for students of history as it offers innovative perspectives and methodologies that can enhance historical understanding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'History and the Texture of Modern Life' have? A: The book has 288 pages.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'History and the Texture of Modern Life' published? A: The book was published on February 23, 2001.
- Q: What unique perspective does Salmon offer in her essays? A: Salmon offers a unique perspective by analyzing everyday life documents, which she uses to recenter historical narratives on methodology rather than just storytelling.
- Q: Is this book a good choice for feminist history studies? A: Yes, this book is a good choice for feminist history studies as it reflects Salmon's feminist interests and approaches to history.