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Subject(s)

• United States—History, Local—Research—Encyclopedias [Browse]
• United States—Historiography—Encyclopedias [Browse]

Editor

• Wilson, Amy H., 1965- [Browse]

Library of Congress genre(s)

• Encyclopedias [Browse]

Series

American Association for State and Local History book series [More in this series]

Summary note

"The Encyclopedia of Local History addresses nearly every aspect of local history, including everyday issues, theoretical approaches, and trends in the field. This encyclopedia provides both the casual browser and the dedicated historian with adept commentary by bringing the voices of over one hundred experts together in one place. This third edition is the first to include photographs. Brand-new to this edition are critical topics covering both the practice of and major current areas of research in local history such as 'Digitization,' 'LGBT History,' 'museum theater,' and 'STEM education.' Also new to this edition are graphics, including 48 photographs"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

• The encyclopedia
• Ethnic groups
• Religion in North America and its communities
• State historical organizations
• NARA facilities.

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ISBN

• 9781442278776 ((cloth))
• 1442278773 ((cloth))

LCCN

2016041416

OCLC

958450491

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