The Presence of the Past
by Roy Rosenzweig, David Thelen
This study investigates how Americans remember, interpret, and use history in their personal and community lives, contrasting public memory with academic perspectives.
About This Book
The Presence of the Past examines the ways people connect with history outside formal education.
Authors Roy Rosenzweig and David Thelen present findings on public engagement with the past.
The work highlights differences between academic history and personal or community memory.
It considers how individuals use historical knowledge in daily life and cultural activities.
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