Historical Methods in Family Research

Autor: Robert S. Pickett, Margaret H. Young, Jay D. Schvaneveldt
Rok vydání: 2008
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Zdroj: Sourcebook of Family Theories and Methods ISBN: 9780306442643
DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-85764-0_4
Popis: In answer to the question, “What is history,” Gallie (1968) stated that it is a wide collection of searches, resting upon evidence, that addresses past human endeavors. History is an account, a story, or a record of what has happened in the life of a people, a country, or a society. It is a branch of knowledge dealing with past events. In a sense, everything we do and say is a part of history. It may not have meaning to others and it may not be recorded for others to ponder, but nevertheless it is a part of the human story. History as a whole tells the story of human actors in a complex world of change, disruption, and continuity. As such, the domain of historical methods constitutes an appropriate context for understanding research findings on attitudes and behavior associated with family functioning.
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