Focusing on the refugee crisis, this guide offers practical strategies for utilizing contemporary oral history to address the challenges faced by refugees and host communities. It serves as a resource for oral historians and practitioners, emphasizing the importance of applied oral history in creating solutions and fostering understanding in this pressing global issue.
Set against the backdrop of Cambridge University, the narrative weaves together the lives of a dozen migrants whose stories intersect in poignant and atmospheric ways. The author, a former academic turned political activist, brings a unique perspective to the challenges and experiences of these individuals, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and resilience within a prestigious academic setting.
Practicing Oral History to Improve Public Policies and Programs is the first book to define the practice, explain how policy-makers use it, show how it relates to other types of oral history, and provide guidance on the ethics and legalities involved. It is an essential overview of the field and an important resource for oral historians.