Abstract
"The Encyclopedia of Local History addresses nearly every aspect of local history, including everyday issues, theoretical approaches, and trends in the field. This encyclopedia provides both the casual browser and the dedicated historian with adept commentary by bringing the voices of over one hundred experts together in one place. This third edition is the first to include photographs. Brand-new to this edition are critical topics covering both the practice of and major current areas of research in local history such as 'Digitization,' 'LGBT History,' 'museum theater,' and 'STEM education.' Also new to this edition are graphics, including 48 photographs"--Provided by publisher.