Description
Book SynopsisThrough case studies of pilot conservation projects launched by the Yunnan Provincial Archives in recent years, this book comprehensively and systematically discusses issues in the conservation of ethnic oral history material and the development of ethnic oral history resources. After an overview of ethnic oral history material in general, the book gives an introduction to the oral history material of the Bai, Hani, Lisu, Wa, Zhuang, and Qiang ethnic groups; discusses theoretical research and work practices related to ethnic oral history; elaborates upon the methods for managing and integrating ethnic oral history archives; reviews the history, current state, and existing issues of work related to ethnic oral materials; summarizes experiences gained from international collaboration in the conservation of ethnic oral materials; and reflects upon issues such as the development of ethnic oral history resources and the establishment of oral history resource systems in multi-ethnic borde
Table of Contents
Preface – Overview of Ethnic Oral Materials – Case Study on Ethnic Oral History Materials and Archives – Studies of Ethnic Oral History Materials and Archives – Management of Ethnic Oral History Archives – History and Current State of Ethnic Oral Materials – Conservation of Ethnic Oral History Materials and International Cooperation – Development of Ethnic Oral History Resources.
