The Past as Liberation from HistoryThe Past as Liberation from History explores the difference between the social construction we call history and the lived experience we call the past, arguing that by failing to distinguish between the two, we risk unquestionably accepting as authoritative accounts of the past in which we have no voice. It shows that identities rooted in the richness and variety of the past, even when the history is painful, serve the purpose of drawing us closer to one another as we seek to realize our shared dreams of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. By placing in counterpoint broader educational concerns with the teaching experiences of the author, the study also explores this individual's testimony as a teacher seeking to make relevant for his students the examination of the past. |
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... served as the murder weapon after Isham had exchanged it for his own worthless one - were likely glad to see such a rival and hot- head removed from the scene . For a settled agricultural community more dependent on stability than the ...
... served as the murder weapon after Isham had exchanged it for his own worthless one - were likely glad to see such a rival and hot- head removed from the scene . For a settled agricultural community more dependent on stability than the ...
Page 111
... statement that Ned Cobb could not appreciate or had not experienced himself . When Servosse learns that Martin has also served in the Union army , he realizes a bond between them that reinforces Fridays Belong to Ned Cobb 111.
... statement that Ned Cobb could not appreciate or had not experienced himself . When Servosse learns that Martin has also served in the Union army , he realizes a bond between them that reinforces Fridays Belong to Ned Cobb 111.
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... served by his young friend than his biblical namesake was by his . William de- served the good treatment he received from Mr. Webb for his honesty . Still , one can imagine a young reader observing that he was also rather fortunate to ...
... served by his young friend than his biblical namesake was by his . William de- served the good treatment he received from Mr. Webb for his honesty . Still , one can imagine a young reader observing that he was also rather fortunate to ...
Contents
The Past I Have Known | 87 |
Fridays Belong to Ned Cobb | 103 |
Interpreting the Past with Light and Shadow | 123 |
Copyright | |
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Doing History: Investigating with Children in Elementary and Middle Schools Linda S. Levstik,Keith C. Barton No preview available - 2005 |