Oral History: A Very Short Introduction

This Very Short Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of oral history, exploring interview techniques, recording strategies, technological tools, and ethical considerations, while highlighting the significance of archives and memory. Douglas A. Boyd examines the discipline's complexities, including its strategies, biases, and the evolving digital landscape for scholarly and personal use. Geared toward those interested in the field, the book sheds light on the intricate nature of oral history as both a storytelling practice and a scholarly discipline.