Introducing Students to Public History.

Kyvig, David E.

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ERIC Number: EJ442122

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Publication Date: 1991

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Introducing Students to Public History.

Kyvig, David E.

History Teacher, v24 n4 p445-54 Aug 1991

Discusses the development of public history as a field. Presents results of a survey of members of the National Council on Public History describing employment opportunities and career choices available. Suggests conferences, videos, and books to be used in teaching students about public history. Urges recognition of public historians' contributions to research and professional ethics. (DK)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Education Work Relationship, Employment Opportunities, Government Employees, Higher Education, Historiography, History Instruction, Instructional Materials, Intellectual Disciplines, Occupations, Public Administration, Public History, Public Officials, Public Policy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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