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Museums, Monuments, And National Parks: Toward A New Genealogy Of Public History (Public History In Historical Perspective)
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The Rapid Expansion Of The Field Of Public History Since The 1970S Has Led Many To Believe That It Is A Relatively New Profession. In This Book, Denise D. Meringolo Shows That The Roots Of Public History Actually Reach Back To The Nineteenth Century, When The Federal Government Entered Into The Work Of Collecting And Preserving The Nation'S Natural And Cultural Resources. Scientists Conducting Research And Gathering Specimens Became Key Figures In A Broader Effort To Protect And Interpret The Nation'S Landscape. Their Collaboration With Entrepreneurs, Academics, Curators, And Bureaucrats Alike Helped Pave The Way For Other Governmental Initiatives, From The Smithsonian Institution To The Parks And Monuments Today Managed By The National Park Service.All Of These Developments Included Interpretive Activities That Shaped Public Understanding Of The Past. Yet It Was Not Until The Emergence Of The Educationoriented National Park Service History Program In The 1920S And 1930S That Public History Found An Institutional Home That Grounded Professional Practice Simultaneously In The Values Of The Emerging Discipline And In Government Service. Even Thereafter, Tensions Between Administrators In Washington And Practitioners On The Ground At National Parks, Monuments, And Museums Continued To Define And Redefine The Scope And Substance Of The Field. The Process Of Definition Persists To This Day, According To Meringolo, As Public Historians Establish A Growing Presence In Major Universities Throughout The United States And Abroad.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Museums, Monuments, and National Parks'? A: The book explores the development of public history from its roots in the nineteenth century to its institutionalization in the National Park Service, highlighting the collaboration between various stakeholders in preserving the nation's cultural and natural resources.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Museums, Monuments, and National Parks'? A: The author of the book is Denise D. Meringolo.
- Q: When was 'Museums, Monuments, and National Parks' published? A: The book was published on June 25, 2012.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Museums, Monuments, and National Parks'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: This is a used book in good condition.
- Q: In which category is 'Museums, Monuments, and National Parks' listed? A: The book is categorized under State & Local history.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is part of the 'Public History in Historical Perspective' edition.
- Q: Does the book cover the evolution of public history as a profession? A: Yes, the book discusses how public history evolved into a professional field and its significance in educational and governmental contexts.
- Q: Is 'Museums, Monuments, and National Parks' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides insights into the historical context and evolution of public history, making it valuable for students and scholars.