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Routledge Oral Tradition: A Study in Historical Methodology

Name: Routledge Oral Tradition: A Study in Historical Methodology
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Explore the complexities of unwritten history with Oral Tradition: A Study in Historical Methodology from Routledge. This academic text examines the unique nature of oral traditions as historical sources. Because these sources are couched in forms suitable for oral transmission, they rely entirely on the memory of successive generations. In many regions of the world where writing systems do not exist, oral tradition serves as the primary method for reconstructing the past. This study addresses the fundamental question of whether the unwritten nature of this information and its dependence on human memory affects its validity as a historical source. It provides a deep look into the methodology required to work with these specific types of records. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in historiography and the reconstruction of history through non-written means.

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Examines the unique nature of unwritten historical sources and their role in reconstructing the past.

Analyzes how oral transmission and the memory of successive generations affect historical data.

Focuses on regions where oral tradition is the main available source for history.

Investigates the validity of unwritten information as a reliable source for historical study.

Provides a methodological approach to studying oral traditions in various global contexts.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138529362
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Historiography
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 November 2017
Listed Since: 05 January 2018

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