Archives power : memory, accountability, and social justice / Randall C. Jimerson.

Main entry:

Jimerson, Randall C., author.

Title & Author:

Archives power : memory, accountability, and social justice / Randall C. Jimerson.

Publication:

Chicago, Ill. : Society of American Archivists, [2009]
©2009.

Description:

xxi, 442 pages ; 23 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-415) and index.
Introduction: Embracing the power of archives -- Weaving the life of our ancestors -- Documenting American society -- Resisting political power -- Constructing memory -- Serving the public good -- Responding to the call of justice -- Conclusion: Rethinking archival ethics -- Appendix: Memory for justice report.

Summary:

Argues to answer some of the complex social, political, professional, and ethical questions that are at the heart of the roles and identity of the archive professional, their significance in modern society, and their impact on human history and culture.

ISBN:

193166630X (alk. paper)
9781931666305 (alk. paper)
9780838910610 (pbk.)
0838910610 (pbk.)

Subject:

Archives Social aspects.
Archives Political aspects.
Archivists Professional ethics.
Social justice.
Public interest.
Social Justice
Archives Aspect social.
Archives Aspect politique.
Archivistes Déontologie.
Justice sociale.
Intérêt public.
public interest.
Archieven.
Geschiedschrijving.
Sociale verantwoordelijkheid.
Herinnering.
Macht.
Verenigde Staten.

Added entries:

Society of American Archivists, publisher.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 263773
Call No.: CD971 .J56 2009
Status: Available

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