Checking through the two blogs I have been following, I found a very interesting post two days ago from "Publishing the Long Civil Rights Movement." The author announced the recent creation of an e-book. The original book, Blowout! Sal Castro and the Struggle for Educational Justice, was recently published and includes numerous oral histories. Because of this feature, the creation of an e-book made perfect sense, and truly represents the way in which digitalization can enhance written history and reach a wider audience. Also, hearing these oral histories could have more of an impact for those truly wishing to experience history, rather than simply reading the words. Tone, pacing, and intensity are all characteristics of speech which can send a message or create a particular mood that can be completely lost in text. I look forward to exploring the e-book version of this text.
The other blog I have been following, "The Old, Weird America," has yet to post something new, yet I am continuing to make my way through its older posts, learning more and more about the topic, American folk music. I really enjoy the interactivity of the site, reading about a certain song, then being able to listen to it. The site also has changed its format since I have last been on the blog. With a much simpler style--white background with a simply design in the upper right hand corner--I am much less distracted and more likely to continue to read without feeling overwhelmed.
You make me want to go to the "Old, Weird America" site...thanks for the tip.
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