Radical Teaching in Turbulent Times: Martin Duberman's Princeton Seminars, 1966-1970

In his book, Martin Duberman examines his undergraduate Princeton seminar on American radicalism from 1966 to 1970, using interviews, conversations, and archival material to explore how historians gather and interpret evidence and understand the late 1960s in American higher education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 235 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

From 1966 to 1970, historian Martin Duberman transformed his undergraduate Princeton seminar on American radicalism into a captivating and insightful exploration of the subject. This comprehensive book delves deep into the seminar, drawing upon extensive interviews with former students and colleagues, engaging conversations with Duberman, and a wealth of archival material housed in the Princeton archives and the Duberman Papers. The extensive evidence presented in the book serves as a valuable primer on the methodologies employed by historians in their quest to gather and interpret historical evidence. At the same time, it sheds light on the tumultuous late 1960s in American higher education, providing a rich and nuanced perspective on this pivotal period. This book is not only a valuable resource for teaching purposes but also a catalyst for educators to reevaluate their approaches to history education. It equips students with the critical skills necessary to reason historically through primary sources, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the past. By examining the seminar through the lens of this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges of historical inquiry, while also being inspired to engage with history in new and innovative ways.

Weight: 391g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030770617
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021