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Peer reviewedSteffens, Henry – Social Studies, 1991
Discusses the importance of voice in historical writing. Criticizes objective historiography as impossible and undesirable. Emphasizes the interest and depth of interpretation generated by the use of voice in historical writing. Suggests classroom exercises that enable students to identify and evaluate voice in primary sources and secondary works.…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Historiography
