Using Computers in History

Sonja Cameron

ISBN 10: 1403934169 / ISBN 13: 9781403934161

Published by Springer, Berlin, Macmillan Education UK, Red Globe Press, 2005

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Information and communications technology is now an essential tool for the historian and for anyone engaging in historical study. Today's 'history workstation' includes computers, modems, scanners, printers, digital cameras and a wide range of software applications to access the World Wide Web and to analyse historical sources. Sonja Cameron and Sarah Richardson provide a clear, jargon-free introduction which demystifies the computing skills needed for historical research.This step-by-step guide covers all aspects of history and computing including:- presentation: from word-processing an article which conforms to scholarly protocols to presenting a slide show- history and the World Wide Web: hints and tips on accessing and evaluating the wide range of historical material available on the internet- databases: a clear introduction which guides you through the process of creating your own database of historical sources- spreadsheets: a lucid explanation of basic quantitative methods, data analysis, graphing and charting- digitised text and images: help on analysing digitised text, creating images and web pages.The text is supported throughout by worked examples using historical sources, comprehensive illustrations, a detailed glossary and signposts to further study where appropriate. Using Computers in History is an indispensable aid to all those studying and researching history. Students, family and local historians, and history enthusiasts will all find this book informative and easy-to-use. 192 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Computers in History
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin, Macmillan Education UK, Red Globe Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1403934169
• ISBN 13: 9781403934161
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 218W x 142H x 10D millimeters 218 millimeters width by 142 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 249 grams

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Synopsis

Information and communications technology is now an essential tool for the historian and for anyone engaging in historical study. Today's 'history workstation' includes computers, modems, scanners, printers, digital cameras and a wide range of software applications to access the World Wide Web and to analyse historical sources. Sonja Cameron and Sarah Richardson provide a clear, jargon-free introduction which demystifies the computing skills needed for historical research.

This step-by-step guide covers all aspects of history and computing including:
- Presentation: from word-processing an article which conforms to scholarly protocols to presenting a slide show.
- History and the World Wide Web: hints and tips on accessing and evaluating the wide range of historical material available on the internet.
- Databases: a clear introduction which guides you through the process of creating your own database of historical sources.
- Spreadsheets: a lucid explanation of basic quantitative methods, data analysis, graphing and charting.
- Digitised text and images: help on analysing digitised text, creating images and web pages.

The text is supported throughout by worked examples using historical sources, comprehensive illustrations, a detailed glossary and signposts to further study where appropriate. Using Computers in History is an indispensable aid to all those studying and researching history. Students, family and local historians, and history enthusiasts will all find this book informative and easy-to-use.

About the Author

SONJA CAMERON is Manager of the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for History, Classics and Archaeology, UK.

SARAH RICHARDSON is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Warwick, UK, and a founder member of the Association of History and Computing.
SONJA CAMERON is Manager of the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for History, Classics and Archaeology, UK.

SARAH RICHARDSON is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Warwick, UK, and a founder member of the Association of History and Computing.