Encyclopedia of Local History

The Encyclopedia of Local History addresses nearly every aspect of local history, including everyday issues, theoretical approaches, and trends in the field. This encyclopedia provides both the casual browser and the dedicated historian with adept commentary by bringing the voices of over one hundred experts together in one place.

Brand-new to this edition are critical topics covering both the practice of and major current areas of research in local history such as
"Digitization,"
"LGBT History,"
"museum theater,"
and "STEM education."

Also new to this edition are 48 photographs.

List of contents

List of Photos
Introduction
The Encyclopedia
Appendix A: Ethnic Groups
Appendix B: Religion in North America and Its Communities
Appendix C: State Historical Organizations
Appendix D: NARA Facilities
About the Contributors
Index

About the author

Amy H. Wilson is an independent museum consultant and editor of this volume. She was first curator, then director of the Chemung County Historical Society in Elmira, New York, for thirteen years. Her independently curated exhibits include Atlanta in 50 Objects for the Atlanta History Center and 1968 in America for Exhibits USA. She received her M.A. in public history from Indiana University/Purdue University, Indianapolis.

Product details

• Authors: Amy H. Wilson
• Assisted by: Amy H. Wilson (Editor)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.02.2017
• EAN: 9781442278776
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-7877-6
• No. of pages: 814
• Series: American Association for State and Local History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; HISTORY / General, REFERENCE / General, Reference works, Local History