Handbook of Digital Public History

This handbook provides a systematic overview of the present state of international research in digital public history. Individual studies by internationally renowned public historians, digital humanists, and digital historians elucidate central issues in the field and present a critical account of the major public history accomplishments, research activities, and practices with the public and of their digital context. The handbook applies an international and comparative approach, looks at the historical development of the field, focuses on technical background and the use of specific digital media and tools. Furthermore, the handbook analyzes connections with local communities and different publics worldwide when engaging in digital activities with the past, indicating directions for future research, and teaching activities.

About the author

Serge Noiret, European Univ. Institute Florence; Mark Tebeau, Arizona State University; Gerben Zaagsma, C²DH, University of Luxemburg.

Product details

• Assisted by: Serge Noiret (Editor), Mark Tebeau (Editor), Gerben Zaagsma (Editor)
• Publisher: Oldenbourg
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.10.2023
• EAN: 9783111352756
• ISBN: 978-3-11-135275-6
• No. of pages: 553
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 33 mm x 240 mm
• Weight: 945 g
• Illustrations: 72 b/w ill.
• Series: De Gruyter Reference
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries