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Slavery And Public History: The Tough Stuff Of American Memory
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America'S Slave Past Is Being Analyzed As Never Before, Yet It Remains One Of The Most Contentious Issues In U.S. Memory. In Recent Years, The Culture Wars Over The Way That Slavery Is Remembered And Taught Have Reached A New Crescendo. From The Argument About The Display Of The Confederate Flag Over The State House In Columbia, South Carolina, To The Dispute Over Thomas Jefferson'S Relationship With His Slave Sally Hemings And The Ongoing Debates About Reparations, The Questions Grow Ever More Urgent And More Difficult.Edited By Noted Historians James Oliver Horton And Lois E. Horton, This Collection Explores Current Controversies And Offers A Bracing Analysis Of How People Remember Their Past And How The Lessons They Draw Influence American Politics And Culture Today. Bringing Together Some Of The Nation'S Most Respected Historians, Including Ira Berlin, David W. Blight, And Gary B. Nash, This Is A Major Contribution To The Unsettling But Crucial Debate About The Significance Of Slavery And Its Meaning For Racial Reconciliation.Contributors:Ira Berlin, University Of Marylanddavid W. Blight, Yale Universityjames Oliver Horton, George Washington Universitylois E. Horton, George Mason Universitybruce Levine, University Of Illinoisedward T. Linenthal, University Of Wisconsinoshkoshjoanne Melish, University Of Kentuckygary B. Nash, University Of California, Los Angelesdwight T. Pitcaithley, New Mexico State Universitymarie Tylermcgraw, Washington, D.C.John Michael Vlach, George Washington University
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Slavery and Public History: The Tough Stuff of American Memory'? A: The book explores the contentious issues surrounding America's slave past and how it is remembered and taught in contemporary society.
- Q: Who are the editors of this book? A: The book is edited by historians James Oliver Horton and Lois E. Horton.
- Q: What themes are discussed in this collection? A: Themes include the display of Confederate symbols, historical figures' relationships with enslaved individuals, and debates about reparations.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Slavery and Public History' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2008.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this book? A: Contributors include respected historians such as Ira Berlin, David W. Blight, and Gary B. Nash.
- Q: What is the significance of this book? A: It is a major contribution to debates about the significance of slavery and its implications for racial reconciliation in America.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in American history and public memory.