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Political Aberrations
Politische Irrwege
Political Aberrations
When the politician Roman Haider of the party FPÖ (Freedom Party of Austria) caused the interruption of a lecture about political extremism in an Austrian school in spring 2017, a heated debate erupted over the place of politics in school education. The controversy raises important questions over the aims and principles of civic education.
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History Boom versus Crisis of the Science of History
Geschichtsboom versus Krise der Geschichtswissenschaft
History Boom versus Crisis of the Science of History
History is strongly present in public, be it in historical-political debates or on the occasion of anniversaries. At the same time, it is more and more difficult for the science of history to make its voice heard.
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Resistance to the National Narrative in Uruguay
Las resistencias de la narrativa nacional en Uruguay | Widerstand gegen die Nationalgeschichte Uruguays
Resistance to the National Narrative in Uruguay
The national narrative in Uruguay is much like its landscape, a continuum without abrupt changes. However, the demands of recent history are creating pressure...
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Time and History (in) of the Grand Coalition
Zeit und Geschichte (in) der Großen Koalition
Time and History (in) of the Grand Coalition
The new coalition agreement was closely examined with a view to so-called future issues. But it is also noteworthy with regard to Public History – and to the historical classification of the present.
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Bon Appétit: Food and Public History
Bon Appétit: Cuisine et Histoire Publique | Bon Appétit: Essen und Public History
Bon Appétit: Food and Public History
Public history of food encompasses new interests in everyday life, family history, local memories, participatory model, and visitors’ wish to experience the past.
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History Marketing online – DAX meets History
History Marketing online – DAX trifft Geschichte
History Marketing online – DAX meets History
As part of marketing strategies, multinational corporations do not forego staging their history. It is permanently available on the company's own websites as an individual unique selling proposition.
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For what it is ‘worth’? Neoliberalism and Public History
Worin besteht der ‘Wert’? Neoliberalismus und Public History
For what it is ‘worth’? Neoliberalism and Public History
This work arose from considerations of the relationship between Public History and the newly marketized UK University sector, mainly through focussing on the skills and impact agenda – neoliberalism on the ground.
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Stamps Influence and Mirror Public History
Briefmarken beeinflussen und spiegeln Public History
Stamps Influence and Mirror Public History
History is everywhere – but it is not always easy to perceive it. A sharpened view is needed as the example of the "stamp" illustrates. Stamps are in fact an ideal window into history.