Oral history is increasingly acknowledged as a key tool for anyone studying the history of the recent past & Oral History Theory provides a comprehensive systematic & accessible overview of this important field Combining the study of theories drawn from disciplines ranging from linguistics to psychoanalysis with the observations of practitioners & including extensive examples of oral history practice from around the world this book constitutes the first integrated discussion of oral history theory Structured around key themes such as the peculiarities of oral history the study of the self subjectivity & intersubjectivity memory narrative performance power & trauma each chapter provides a clear & user-friendly explanation of the various theoretical approaches illustrating these with examples from the rich field of published oral history & making suggestions for the practicing oral historian This second edition
Includes:: a new chapter on trauma & ethics a preface discussing new developments in the field & updated glossary & further reading sections Supplemented by a new companion website (wwwroutledgecomcwabrams) containing a comprehensive range of case studies audio material & further resources this book will be invaluable to experienced & novice oral historians professionals & students who are new to the discipline