Introduction: Going Public

Paul Ashton

doi:10.5130/phrj.v17i0.1922

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Published: Dec 31, 2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5130/phrj.v17i0.1922

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Public History, historiography

Paul Ashton

University of Technology, Sydney

Abstract

The period in which the public history movement has developed has been one of considerable change. This has been a result of the passing of post-war generations, the effects wrought by continuing internal and external conflicts, the globalisation of economies, the emergence of new media forms and the major impact of the digital revolution. This has seen significant shifts in the transmission, reception and practice of history.

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Vol. 17 (2010)

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Articles (PEER REVIEWED)

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Author Biography

Paul Ashton, University of Technology, Sydney

Paul Ashton is Associate Professor of Public History at the University of Technology, Sydney.

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