Handbook of Digital Public History

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Handbook of Digital Public History is written by Serge Noiret and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3110430371 (ISBN 10) and 9783110430370 (ISBN 13).

This handbook provides a systematic overview of the present state of international research in digital public history. Individual studies by internationally renowned public historians, digital humanists, and digital historians elucidate central issues in the field and present a critical account of the major public history accomplishments, research activities, and practices with the public and of their digital context. The handbook applies an international and comparative approach, looks at the historical development of the field, focuses on technical background and the use of specific digital media and tools. Furthermore, the handbook analyzes connections with local communities and different publics worldwide when engaging in digital activities with the past, indicating directions for future research, and teaching activities.