Evidence explained : citing history sources from artifacts to cyberspace

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Evidence Explained is a guide to the citation and analysis of historical sources. It begins with a simple question: Why do we invest so much of our energy into the citation of sources? Followed by the answer: Because all sources are not created equal. As a citation guide, Evidence Explained is built on this simple question and answer. According to the author, there are no historical resources we can trust at face value. Records simply offer evide...

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ISBN:

9780806320403

Edition:

Third edition revised

Description:

892 pages ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Citing history sources from artifacts to cyberspace

Notes:

"In the two years since the Third Edition was published, changes at major repositories and online information providers--as well as the ever-evolving electronic world--have generated new citation and analysis challenges for researchers. As a consequence, Mrs. Mills has once again revised her citation models and added descriptions and evaluations of numerous contemporary materials not included in the original Third Edition."--Publisher's Web site
Includes bibliographical references (pages 834-837) and indexes

Contents:

Fundamentals of evidence analysis
Fundamentals of citation
Archives and artifacts
Business and institutional records
Cemetery records
Census records
Church records
Local and state records: Courts and governance
Local and state records: Licenses, registrations, rolls and vital records
Local and state records: Property and probates
National government records
Publications: Books, CDs, maps, leaflets and videos
Publications: Legal works and government documents
Publications: Periodicals, broadcasts and web miscellanea

LCCN:

2018286418

Control Number:

2505855

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