Reading Primary Sources The Interpretation Of Texts From Nineteenth And Twentieth Century History Second Edition Miriam Dobson Benjamin Ziemann by Miriam Dobson & Benjamin Ziemann 9780429401916, 0429401914 instant download after payment.

Now in its second edition, Reading Primary Sources explores the varied traditions
in source criticism and, through specific examples, illustrates how primary
sources can be read and used in historical research.
Part I of this two-part volume begins by establishing the reader’s understanding
of source criticism with an overview of both traditional and new
methodological approaches to the use of primary documents. Taking into
account the huge expansion in the range of primary sources used by historians,
Part II includes chapters on surveillance reports, testimony and court
files, in addition to more traditional genres such as letters, memoranda, diaries,
novels, newspapers, political speeches and autobiography. For the new
edition, each chapter now includes a checklist that suggests an easy-to-follow
sequence of steps for interpreting a specific source genre, enabling students to
understand how the sources should be read, what they have to offer, and the
pitfalls of their interpretation. In addition to new discussions about the
availability of digitised source materials, a new chapter on social surveys
unlocks the potential of these widely used primary sources.
Taking examples of sources from many European countries and the United
States, and providing up-to-date information on the most widely used textual
sources, this book is the perfect companion for every student of history who
wants to engage with primary sources.