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The Oral History Manual (American Association For State And Local History)
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The Oral History Manualis Designed To Help Anyone Interested In Doing Oral History Research To Think Like An Oral Historian. Recognizing That Oral History Is A Research Methodology, The Authors Define Oral History And Then Discuss The Methodology In The Context Of The Oral History Life Cycle The Guiding Steps That Take A Practitioner From Idea Through Access/Use. They Examine How To Articulate The Purpose Of An Interview, Determine Legal And Ethical Parameters, Identify Narrators And Interviewers, Choose Equipment, Develop Budgets And Recordkeeping Systems, Prepare For And Record Interviews, Care For Interview Materials, And Use The Interview Information.In This Third Edition, In Addition To New Information On Methodology, Memory, Technology, And Legal Options Incorporated Into Each Chapter, A Completely New Chapter Provides Guidelines On How To Analyze Interview Content For Effective Use Of Oral History Interview Information.The Oral History Manualprovides An Updated And Expanded Road Map And A Solid Introduction To Oral History For All Oral History Practitioners, From Students To Community And Public Historians.
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- Q: What is the primary purpose of The Oral History Manual? A: The Oral History Manual is designed to assist individuals interested in conducting oral history research by providing a comprehensive understanding of oral history methodology and the steps involved in the oral history life cycle.
- Q: Who is the author of The Oral History Manual? A: The Oral History Manual is authored by Barbara W. Sommer.
- Q: What edition of The Oral History Manual is currently available? A: The current available edition is the third edition, published on July 5, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does The Oral History Manual have? A: The Oral History Manual contains a total of 158 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in The Oral History Manual? A: The manual covers various topics, including interview purpose, legal and ethical considerations, narrator and interviewer selection, equipment choices, budgeting, recording interviews, and analyzing interview content.
- Q: Is The Oral History Manual suitable for beginners? A: Yes, The Oral History Manual is suitable for all oral history practitioners, including beginners such as students and community historians.
- Q: What type of binding does The Oral History Manual have? A: The Oral History Manual is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does The Oral History Manual provide updated information? A: Yes, the third edition includes updated information on methodology, memory, technology, and legal options, along with a new chapter on analyzing interview content.
- Q: In what category is The Oral History Manual classified? A: The Oral History Manual is classified under the category of historiography.
- Q: What condition is The Oral History Manual in when purchased? A: The Oral History Manual is sold in new condition.