Methods of Historical Study (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Herbert B. Adams

9780265198773: Methods of Historical Study (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265198771 ISBN 13: 9780265198773

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how historical study can become a living, hands-on science.

This book surveys innovative teaching methods and research practices that bring history to life, from oral reports and student-led lectures to seminar-style work and original inquiry. It presents vivid examples of how classrooms and universities have shifted toward active, collaborative exploration of the past.

In its pages, you’ll find:

A clear look at different modes of study, including ex tempore discussions, brief reports, and extended lectures that emphasize ideas over mere memorization.
Descriptions of how instructors cultivate critical thinking, source analysis, and independent research in undergraduates and advanced students.
Examples of real-world practices from historical seminars, museums, and university libraries that support hands-on learning with primary sources and artifacts.

What you will experience:

Case studies of historical topics studied by students in diverse settings, with practical reading and research assignments.
Insight into how teachers guide inquiry, structure classes, and assess student growth through dialogue and analysis.
A view of how modern methods can broaden access to history, nurture intellectual curiosity, and build scholarly habits.

Ideal for readers of history education, pedagogy, and the evolving practice of historical research, this edition offers a practical lens on turning history into active, living inquiry.

Ideal for students, educators, and anyone curious about how the discipline can be taught and learned with imagination and rigor.

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