History

History has been a source of cultural fascination since ancient times, however little attention has been paid to its potential as a positive force for health and wellbeing, at least until now. Presenting the benefits of historical engagement, and practical tips for making the most of it, Anna Greenw...

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Main Author Greenwood, Anna, 1971- (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023.
SeriesArts for health.
Subjects
History > Philosophy.
History > Study and teaching > Philosophy.
Medicine and the humanities.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781804551875
DOI10.1108/9781804551851
Physical Description1 online resource (160 pages).

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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Why history? And why history for health?
  • Chapter 2. Reading, writing, relating, collecting: The health benefits of doing history
  • Chapter 3. Lobbying, testifying, advising: History as a civic health resource
  • Chapter 4. Touching, visiting, digging: Participatory history for health
  • Chapter 5. The challenges and opportunities of successful engagement with history
  • Chapter 6. Conclusions, useful links, and further reading.

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