Oral history theory / Lynn Abrams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abrams, Lynn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oral history--Philosophy.

Oral history.

Philosophy.

Physical Description:

xi, 238 pages ; 25 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2016.

Summary:

Oral history is increasingly acknowledged as a key tool for anyone studying the history of the recent past, and Oral History Theory provides a comprehensive, systematic and accessible overview of this important field. Combining the study of theories drawn from disciplines ranging from linguistics to psychoanalysis with the observations of practitioners and including extensive examples of oral history practice from around the world, this book constitutes the first integrated discussion of oral history theory. Structured around key themes such as the peculiarities of oral history, the study of the self, subjectivity and intersubjectivity, memory, narrative, performance, power and trauma, each chapter provides a clear and user-friendly explanation of the various theoretical approaches, illustrating these with examples from the rich field of published oral history and making suggestions for the practicing oral historian. This second edition includes a new chapter on trauma and ethics, a preface discussing new developments in the field and updated glossary and further reading sections. Supplemented by a new companion website ( www.routledge.com/cw/abrams ) containing a comprehensive range of case studies, audio material and further resources, this book will be invaluable to experienced and novice oral historians, professionals, and students who are new to the discipline. cludes a new chapter on trauma and ethics, a preface discussing new developments in the field and updated glossary and further reading sections. Supplemented by a new companion website ( www.routledge.com/cw/abrams ) containing a comprehensive range of case studies, audio material and further resources, this book will be invaluable to experienced and novice oral historians, professionals, and students who are new to the discipline.

Contents:

Turning practice into theory

The peculiarities of oral history

Self

Subjectivity and intersubjectivity

Memory

Narrative

Performance

Power

Trauma and ethics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138905382

1138905380

9781138905399

1138905399

OCLC:

936205562