Explain the concept of ‘Public History’. - Vidyadip

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Explain the concept of ‘Public History’.

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Public History also known as ‘Applied History’ is a field of study concerned with the application of history for the benefit of people in the contemporary and future life.
It provides solutions to the contemporary social issues and incorporate them in social planning.
It helps to overcome misgivings about history and makes history meaningful in everyday life connecting people to history.

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