The handbook of oral history: Recording life stories (Creative community projects series)

Oral history is compiled from the living memories of older people. This book shows how you can create a more accurate and authentic picture of the past by re-writing history from the perspective of those people - the people who were actually there. THE HANDBOOK OF ORAL HISTORY is essential reading for anyone who is interested in setting up or becoming involved in an oral history project. It is a detailed and practical guide with comprehensive sections on: * organizing a project, including how to interview, writing questionnaires, how to use tape recorders. *working with different groups, such as school children, old people and the unemployed. *all aspects of presenting and publishing in books, pamphlets, radio shows, exhibitions and so on.