Question

Write short note on

Applied History

Answer 1

1. Applied History, also known as ‘Public History’, is a field of study which is concerned with the application of history for the benefit of people in the contemporary and future times.
2. For finding solutions to contemporary social issues and incorporating them in the social planning, knowledge of history is a must.
3. Applied history gives opportunities not only to the technical experts but also to the common people enabling them to participate in the conservation and preservation projects.
4. Knowledge of history is helpful in decision-making with regard to the respective legal provisions and public policies in the fields of museums & archives, preservation & conservation of historical site, tourism & hospitality and entertainment & mass media. These professional fields are affiliated to applied history.