Sources and Methods for Family and Community Historians: A Handbook (Studying Family and Community History) [Paperback]

Ruth Finnegan (Editor), Michael Drake (Editor), Jacqueline Eustace (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 052159992X | ISBN-13: 978-0521599924 | Publication Date: June 13, 1997 | Edition: 2

This is the second edition of the fourth volume of the successful series Studying Family and Community History, published in conjunction with the Open University. With its aim of placing individual and localised cases in their social and historical context, this accessible and innovative series will stimulate and develop personal research in family and community history. This new edition of the fourth volume has been extensively updated. It serves as an invaluable tool for any research project on family or community history by offering guidance on sources, research strategies and techniques, the relevant libraries and archives, and how to present research findings.

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'... this is a solid and valuable volume, well worth the modest price'. History

Book Description

This is the second edition of volume 4, of the series Studying Family and Community History, published in conjunction with the Open University. This accessible series aims to stimulate and develop personal research in family and community history. Volume 4 offers guidance on sources, research strategies and techniques.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (June 13, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052159992X
• ISBN-13: 978-0521599924
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,873,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)