Teaching Difficult History through Film

"This book fills an important gap in history education. I cannot think of any other text which addresses the important issue of history, film and information literacy in anything approaching this depth. It is written with eloquence and good sense, and offers insight and practical guidance to those who are concerned about the effective and ethical teaching of history. It should be essential reading for anyone involved in providing a historical education appropriate for young people growing up in the twenty-first century."

• T. A. Haydn, Professor of Education, University of East Anglia, Norwich

"The editors have brought together a compelling set of papers that explore the potential and challenges of teaching and learning difficult history through film. For those interested in humanistic approaches to teaching and learning history—that history education is about more than the objective reading of evidence and construction of rational argument and often involves difficult deliberations about power, ethics and emotions—this volume is a highly welcome addition to the field."

• Terrie Epstein, Professor of Education, City University of New York, Hunter College and Graduate Center

"Teaching Difficult History Through Film offers powerful and compelling insights into the complex possibilities and challenges of using film in the history classroom. In a thought-provoking and unprecedented manner, this outstanding edited collection offers a range of diverse perspectives relevant to teachers across the globe. It is indispensable reading for all educators concerned with how we imagine, think and learn about the past."

• Stuart Foster, Professor of History in Education, UCL Institute of Education, University College London
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