Living History Anthology

Name: Living History Anthology
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Living History AnthologyPerspectives from ALHFAM\nAuthor(s): Martha B. Katz-Hyman, Cliff Jones, Susan J. McCabe, Mary Seelhorst\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138353718, 978-1138353718\nSynopsis\nThe Living History Anthology brings together twenty-six practical essays on the craft of establishing and running living history museums. Contributions cover all aspects of developing and running a living history site. \n\nIncluding contributions on strategic planning, human resource management, research programs, collection policies, and engagement with varied audiences, including indigenous groups, the book demonstrates how to approach such tasks from a living history perspective. Topics unique to the sector, such as re-enactment, historic trade crafts, and working with machinery and livestock, are also covered. Each essay is briefly introduced and contextualized by the editors, while the collection is bookended.