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History's Children

History Wars in the Classroom
By Anna Clark
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History's Children by Anna Clark delves into the lives of young individuals during pivotal historical moments, exploring their roles and impacts in shaping society amidst tumultuous times. Through vivid accounts and detailed research, the book brings to life the challenges and triumphs of these young figures as they navigate complex social and political landscapes. This thought-provoking narrative offers a fresh perspective on how youth have historically influenced change and continuity in military and societal contexts.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how history is taught and understood by younger generations in Australia. It offers a deep dive into the narratives that shape and influence our collective memory and identity, examining how history education impacts children and our society at large.

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History's Children

What is it about Australian history? Students dismiss the subject for being boring while politicians and concerned parents fret over their lack of historical knowledge. This work taps into heated national debates on education and the History Wars, but takes a fresh perspective by talking to the children and teachers.

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What is it about Australian history? Students dismiss the subject for being boring, while politicians and concerned parents fret over their lack of historical knowledge.

The classroom has become the battleground of the 'history wars', yet no-one ever asks the children what they think about Australian history and what they like or don't about learning it.

Through interviews with around 250 Australian students from a wide variety of schools, Anna Clark explores how teachers and students teach and learn Australian history. This book is a lively and often surprising read that throws all kinds of challenges to students, teachers and indeed, politicians.

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History's Children by Anna Clark has been praised for its detailed examination of how history education shapes national identity and collective memory. Reviewers commend the book for its in-depth analysis and engaging narrative, which provides insightful perspectives on the impact of teaching history on young minds. The author's scholarly approach combined with accessible writing style makes it a valuable contribution to discussions about history education in contemporary society.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780868408637

Publisher: UNSW Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: UNSW Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 192

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Anna Clark Australian & Pacific History Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Anna Clark is an Australian Postdoctoral Fellow in history education at Monash University. She is the aurhor of Teaching the Nation (Melbourne University Press 2006); Convicted! (Hardie Grant Egmont 2005) which won the 2006 Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book award; and The History Wars (Winner of the NSW Premier's Prize for Australian History and the Queensland Premier's Prize for Best literary or Media Work Advancing Public Debate)with Stuart Macintyre (Melbourne University Press 2003). She is Manning Clark's granddaughter.

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