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Oral History in Social Work
Research, Assessment, and Intervention
October 1995 | 153 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
This is an excellent guide to conducting oral history research. Ruth Martin defines oral history and introduces readers to its basic principles and methodologies. She then provides step-by-step guidelines for using oral histories in various settings with diverse populations. The text is illustrated with examples of oral histories including those of ethnic and racial minorities, new immigrants and elderly women.
PART ONE: ORAL HISTORY IN PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
Valuing the Subjective Experience
Using Theoretical Perspectives for Oral History Research in Social Work and Social Work Education
Making a Bridge
Generating and Recording Oral Histories
Analyzing and Interpreting Data and Writing Up the Project
PART TWO: EXAMPLES OF ORAL HISTORY RESEARCH
Black Family Adaptation, Survival, and Growth Strategies
The Realities of Soviet Jewish Migration
Recapturing the Purpose of Settlements through Oral History
Oral History Methodology to Examine Issues of Adolescent Mothers
Understanding Communities
Concluding Remarks