Lying to Ourselves.

Winks, Robin W.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

ERIC Number: EJ509179

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0018-7526

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Lying to Ourselves.

Winks, Robin W.

Humanities, v16 n2 p23-28 Mar-Apr 1995

Discusses the historical validity of "The Hitler Diaries" and other historical forgeries. Maintains that forgeries and other hoaxes will continue to be part of human history. Questions why many people seem to need "historical revelations." (CFR)

Descriptors: Autobiographies, Credibility, Cultural Traits, Deception, Diaries, Higher Education, Historiography, History, Lying, Mass Media, Propaganda, Social Science Research, Social Scientists, United States History, World History

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A