History, Policy and Public Purpose Historians and Historical Thinkin

This book takes a fresh look at the connection between history and policy, proposing that historians rediscover a sense of ‘public purpose’ that can embrace political decision-making – and also enhance historical practice. Making policy is a complex and m

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Alix R. Green

History, Policy and Public Purpose

Alix R. Green

History, Policy and Public Purpose Historians and Historical Thinking in Government

Alix R. Green University of Central Lancashire Lancashire, United Kingdom

ISBN 978-1-137-52085-2 ISBN 978-1-137-52086-9 DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-52086-9

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thank you to the many colleagues and friends who have generously shared their work, discussed our common interests, read my writing, sent comments and generally offered support, encouragement and coffee (I apologise sincerely for any inadvertent omissions): Helen Barefoot, Tim Boon, Justin Champion, Rebecca Conard, David Dean, Lucy Delap, Marko Demantowsky, Jennifer Evans, Jo Fox, Billy Frank, Tammy Gordon, Glen O’Hara, Richard Hawkins, Arnita Jones, Sarah Lloyd, Ciara Meehan, Jessica Moody, Jonathan Morris, Jan Parker, Nicola Phillips, Steve Poole, Connie Schulz, Caroline Sharples and John Tosh. A special mention must go to Owen Davies and Ludmilla Jordanova, who have been my guides, advocates and mentors throughout the process. I know how lucky I am—thank you. Lastly, I could not have reached this point without Paul Green, who has shown tolerance, understanding and fortitude beyond the call of duty since this journey began—a labour of love I greatly appreciate, while recognising I will be putting him through this a